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Mass, salt, and heat transport in the South Pacific

Utilizing data from a four month period (SCORPIO Expedition, 1967), an analysis was made of the various characteristics of the South Pacific Ocean. This investigation was based on the primary assumption that the geostrophic approximation was valid. A level of no motion was established at 762m and 1203m for the latitudinal sections of 28 and 43 deg respectively, which satisfied mass and salt continuity requirements. Comprehensive temperature and salinity data extended from the western boundary to the eastern boundary of the South Pacific Ocean, and from the sea surface to the sea floor. Net meridional mass, salt and heat transport values were calculated dependent on a selected level of no motion for each of the latitudinal sections. These transport values were then attributed to specific water masses. The current circulation for the Upper Layer was determined to be anticyclonic while the Bottom Layer was cyclonic. The Upper Layer had a net northern transport at both latitudes, while the Intermediate Layer had a net southern transport at 28 deg S and a northern transport at 43 deg S. The Deep Layer had a net southern transport along both latitudes with the Bottom Layer having a net northward transport.

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