Effects of a Freshening Boundary Currenton on Deep Convection and Eddy Activity in the Labrador Sea
Tim van Dam (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)
Caroline Katsman – Mentor
Stephan de Roode – Mentor
Sotiria Georgiou – Mentor
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Abstract
A freshening of the boundary current (Labrador current and West Greenland Current) supresses deep convection in the Labrador Sea. Furthermore, the fresher water contributes to the ``strength'' of Irminger Rings and increases their life time. This leads to a larger spread of high EKE into the interior of the Labrador Sea and confines the deep convection region more towards the west.
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