This chapter aims at introducing the main topics in the Mediterranean circulation research and a general description on the Mediterranean Sea variability. Its scope is to provide information that is important for a comprehensive view of the most relevant issues concerning climate, which is composed by a coupling between atmosphere and sea. The chapter describes data, research results and key findings that have been reported in the most recent literature about the Mediterranenan Sea circulation. The issue about sea level is considered in chapter 4. The chapter includes also discussion of the main open issues in the Mediterranean Sea research in the concluding secion.
Circulation of the Mediterranean Sea and its Variability
LIONELLO, Piero;
2012-01-01
Abstract
This chapter aims at introducing the main topics in the Mediterranean circulation research and a general description on the Mediterranean Sea variability. Its scope is to provide information that is important for a comprehensive view of the most relevant issues concerning climate, which is composed by a coupling between atmosphere and sea. The chapter describes data, research results and key findings that have been reported in the most recent literature about the Mediterranenan Sea circulation. The issue about sea level is considered in chapter 4. The chapter includes also discussion of the main open issues in the Mediterranean Sea research in the concluding secion.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
