Ocean Heat Flux, Productivity, and Carbon Cycling Dynamics

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Ocean Heat Flux and its Components

Heat flux (W/m²) is composed of short-wave radiation, long-wave radiation, sensible heat flux, and latent heat flux.

• Short-wave radiation is the dominant source of heat flux, strongest in the summer, and a function of cloud cover.
• Latent heat flux is the largest sink for surface water, proportional to the rate of evaporation, and strongest in the winter.
• Net heat flux increases with latitude and changes with seasons.
• h=q(w)/a, q=ρc_pt

Salinity seasonality reflects the

Oceanic Heat Flux, Biogeochemistry, and Circulation Dynamics

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Oceanic Heat Flux and Energy Balance

Heat flux (W/m²) components include short-wave radiation, long-wave radiation, sensible heat flux, and latent heat flux. Short-wave radiation is the dominant heat source, strongest in summer and dependent on cloud cover. Latent heat flux, the largest sink, is proportional to evaporation and strongest in winter. Net heat flux increases with latitude and varies seasonally. The formula H=Q/A, where Q=ρCpT, describes heat flux. Salinity seasonality reflects the