Comparing observed and modelled components of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation at 26°&thinsp;N

Bryden, Harry; Beunk, Jordi; Drijfhout, Sybren; Hazeleger, Wilco; Mecking, Jennifer

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/os-20-589-2024

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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-20-589-2024

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17 Apr 2024

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Comparing observed and modelled components of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation at 26° N

Harry Bryden, Jordi Beunk, Sybren Drijfhout, Wilco Hazeleger, and Jennifer Mecking

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