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Circulation of the European northwest shelf: a Lagrangian perspective
Marcel Ricker
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Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the
Marine Environment, University of Oldenburg, Carl-von-Ossietzky-Straße 9–11, 26111 Oldenburg,
Germany
Institute of Coastal Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht,
Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
Emil V. Stanev
Institute of Coastal Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht,
Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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Short summary
The dynamics of the European northwest shelf are analysed using both classical Eulerian and Lagrangian data from simulated particles. Focussing on the latter, a quantity named
normalised cumulative particle densitymeasures particle accumulation. Yearly averages reveal no surface accumulation areas in the deep ocean and elongated patterns on the shelf mainly along fronts. Sensitivity experiments show the influence of tides and wind, unveiling important vertical dynamics in coastal areas.
The dynamics of the European northwest shelf are analysed using both classical Eulerian and...
