Sverdrup balance
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theoretical relationship between the wind stress exerted on the surface of the open ocean and the vertically integrated meridional (north-south) transport of ocean water.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Sverdrup balance is referenced by 262 other articles, and connects out to Ekman transport, Coriolis force and sea water.
It is catalogued under topics including Ocean currents and Physical oceanography.
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