The dynamics of the Sicily Strait: A comprehensive study from observations and models

Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography

Volumn 51, Issue 4-5, 2004, Pages 411-440

  Beranger K ^a   Mortier, L ^a   Gasparini, G P ^b   Gervasio, L ^b   Astraldi, M ^b   Crepon M ^a  

^a SORBONNE UNIVERSITÉ   (France)

^b CNR   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACCELERATION; FRICTION; HYDRAULICS; MOLECULAR STRUCTURE; STRATIGRAPHY;

OCEAN GENERAL CIRCULATION MODEL (OGCM); SICILY STRAIT;

OCEAN ENGINEERING;

OCEANIC GENERAL CIRCULATION MODEL; OUTFLOW; STRAIT; WATER EXCHANGE;

STRAIT OF SICILY;

EID: 18244430560     PISSN: 09670645     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.dsr2.2003.08.004     Document Type: Conference Paper

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