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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as isopycnic.

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  • noun A surface of constant density in a fluid (especially in water)

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  • The Arctic Ocean models represent a wide spectrum of numerical approaches, employing either finite-difference (in most cases) or finite-element approximations, and three types of vertical coordinates: z (constant geopotential surfaces), sigma (bathymetry-following), and isopycnal (constant potential density referenced to a given pressure).

    Regional modeling of the Arctic 2009

  • After passing Fram Strait, both branches are submerged without direct contact to the atmosphere such that temperature and salinity changes occur mainly through isopycnal mixing with surrounding waters.

    Ocean processes of climatic importance in the Arctic 2009

  • There are at least two additional sinking mechanisms (not included in Fig. 9.6) that may transfer dense water downward; isopycnal sinking and frontal sinking.

    Ocean processes of climatic importance in the Arctic 2009

  • The color indicates the depth of the isopycnal surface (sigma_t = 27.6 kg/m3) in meters

    The Reference Frame 2010

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