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Salinity maxima associated with some sub-surface water masses in the upper layers of the Bay of Bengal

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Title Salinity maxima associated with some sub-surface water masses in the upper layers of the Bay of Bengal
 
Creator Varadachari, V.V.R.
Murty, C.S.
Reddy, C.V.G.
 
Subject Oceanography and Limnology
distribution
upper ocean
subsurface water
salinity maximum layer
ISW, Bengal Bay
 
Description The distribution of some sub-surface water masses in the western bay of Bengal during the south-west monsoon period is presented. Based on the salinity maxima and sigma t values the existence of waters of Persian Gulf and Red Sea origin could be established. The studies show that the Persian Gulf and Red Sea waters enter the Bay at depths of about 200 m and 400 m respectively, and follow the circulation pattern at the respective depths of entry. The probable paths of entry are indicated. These waters sink to different depths subsequent to their entry into the Bay. The Persian Gulf water could be traced down to a depth of about 350 m while the Red Sea water could be traced down to 900 m depth
 
Date 1993-12-10T09:56:27Z
2017-09-29T13:47:24Z
1993-12-10T09:56:27Z
2017-09-29T13:47:24Z
1968
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Bulletin of National Institute of Sciences of India, vol.38; 1968; 338-343
0027-9528
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/5979
 
Language en
 
Relation B Natl Inst Sci India
 
Publisher National Institute of Sciences of India