Mixed layer depth (MLD), one of the most important
oceanographic parameters, has been investigated in the Red Sea using in situ
profiles. A monthly climatology record of MLD in the Red Sea has been derived
based on in situ temperature profiles. Deep MLDs have been observed during the
winter and shallow during summer. Transitional MLDs have been found during the
spring and fall. Deeper MLDs were observed in the northern end of the Red Sea
associated with the winter cooling of the high-saline surface waters. Further,
the region north of 19 °N experienced deep mixed layers, irrespective of the
season. Wind stress plays a major role in the MLD variability of the southern
Red Sea, while net heat flux and evaporation are the dominating factors in the
central and northern Red Sea regions. Tokar gap winds and ocean eddies
significantly changes the MLD structure in the Red sea.
Author(s) Details:
C. P. Abdulla,
Applied
Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies, Research Institute, King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
M.
A. Alsaafani,
Department
of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.
T. M. Alraddadi,
Department of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
80200, Saudi Arabia.
T. T. M. Asharaf,
Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies, Research
Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi
Arabia.
A. M. Albarakati,
Department
of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.
Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/EIEGES-V6/article/view/13061
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