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its the net movement of water as a result of Ekman spiral; in the northen hemisphere, 90 degrees to the right of the wind direction; in the Southern Hemisphere 90 degrees to the left of the wind direction

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Which type of flow works in opposition to Ekman transport in a gyre?

Geostrophic flow works in opposition to Ekman transport in a gyre. Geostrophic flow is the balance between the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force, causing water to move at an angle to the wind direction. This balances the net transport of water caused by Ekman transport.


How is wind driven ekman transport related to coastal upwelling and downwelling?

They are both wind driven, if the Ekman Transport is moving in towrds the shore then downwelling will pull water from it and move it down and out. While when the Ekman Transport is moving out away from shore up welling will pull water up and feed the Transport. Note all directions are based on 90 degrees to the left or right fo the wind direction depending on wich Hemisphere.


What is ekman transport?

Ekman transport is the net movement of water in the ocean resulting from the balance between wind-driven surface currents and the Coriolis effect. When wind blows across the surface of the ocean, it drags the water along, but due to the Earth's rotation, the water is deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This results in a spiral motion in the water column, causing the surface water to move at an angle to the wind direction, leading to a net transport of water typically at a right angle to the wind. Ekman transport plays a crucial role in ocean circulation and the distribution of nutrients and heat in the ocean.


What is the birth name of Hasse Ekman?

Hasse Ekman's birth name is Hans Gsta Ekman.


What is the birth name of Sanna Ekman?

Sanna Ekman's birth name is Maria Susanna Ekman.


What is the birth name of David Ekman?

David Ekman's birth name is David Olof Bertil Ekman.


How tall is David Ekman?

David Ekman is 5' 10".


When was Susanne Ekman born?

Susanne Ekman was born in 1978.


When did Harry Ekman die?

Harry Ekman died in 1999.


When was Harry Ekman born?

Harry Ekman was born in 1923.


When did Ida Ekman die?

Ida Ekman died in 1942.


When was Ida Ekman born?

Ida Ekman was born in 1875.