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EKMAN SUCTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Atmospheric Physics
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Ekman suction
1, record 1, English, Ekman%20suction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the ... mass transport is converging, mass conservation requires a vertical flow away from the surface. This is called Ekman pumping. The opposite effect, in case of divergence, is called Ekman suction. The effect is important in both the atmosphere and the ocean. 2, record 1, English, - Ekman%20suction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- succion d'Ekman
1, record 1, French, succion%20d%27Ekman
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque le transport de masse [...] est convergent, le principe de conservation de la masse nécessite un écoulement vertical à partir de la surface. Cet effet est appelé pompage d'Ekman. L'effet opposé, en cas de divergence, est appelé succion d'Ekman. Cet effet est observé aussi bien dans l'atmosphère que dans l'océan. 2, record 1, French, - succion%20d%27Ekman
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Física de la atmósfera
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- succión de Ekman
1, record 1, Spanish, succi%C3%B3n%20de%20Ekman
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando el transporte de masa resultante converge, debido a la conservación de masa se genera un flujo vertical con origen en la superficie. Este fenómeno se denomina bombeo Ekman. El efecto contrario, en situaciones de divergencia, se denomina succión Ekman. Este efecto es importante tanto en la atmósfera como en el océano. 2, record 1, Spanish, - succi%C3%B3n%20de%20Ekman
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