Ekman transport

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf oceanographic phenomenon
gptkbp:affects ocean circulation
nutrient distribution
primary productivity
gptkbp:contributedTo coastal downwelling
coastal upwelling
gptkbp:dependsOn gptkb:Coriolis_effect
turbulent viscosity
water column depth
wind stress
gptkbp:describes net motion of fluid as a result of balance between Coriolis and turbulent drag forces
gptkbp:directionA 90 degrees to the right of wind direction in Northern Hemisphere
90 degrees to the left of wind direction in Southern Hemisphere
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ekman transport
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Vagn_Walfrid_Ekman
gptkbp:occurredIn gptkb:bar
gptkb:marine
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Ekman_spiral
gptkbp:studiedIn physical oceanography
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:V._Walfrid_Ekman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7