Variability of the currents’ vertical structure in the western Subtropical Atlantic and meridian heat transport
Journal: Physical Oceanography
Year: 2015

Based on the WOCE (1988)(1989)(1990)(1991)(1992)(1993) and RAPID (2004RAPID ( -2006) ) instrumental data, seasonal and synoptic variability of the currents' vertical structure in the western part of the Northern Subtropical Anticyclonic Circulation (NSAC) is analyzed and its contribution to formation of the meridian heat transport is defined. Maximum of the seasonal cycle annual harmonic is observed in summer-autumn and its minimum -in winter -spring. The secondary maximums are revealed in late