Experimental data obtained in the summer of 2011 in three White Sea continental shelf areas with different stratification are analyzed. The measurements were conducted using a unified procedure that combines frequent oceanographic stations (scanning) and deployment of moorings. It is shown that the tide-induced variability of the thermohaline fields and internal waves is of different types. A shelf area is detected where intense short-period internal waves are observed during every tidal cycle and their contribution to water mixing is significant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)259-268
Number of pages10
JournalOceanology
Volume53
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2013

    Research areas

  • DYNAMICS

    Scopus subject areas

  • Oceanography

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