Low-frequency variability of balance precipitation-evporation at ocean-atmosphere boundary in the Atlantic ocean

by

E.A. Averyanova

Institute of Natural and Technical Systems, Russian Federation, Sevastopol, Lenina St., 28

E-mail: eisal@mail.ru

DOI: 10.33075/2220-5861-2017-1-107-113

UDC 556.1., 551.465, 551.583.13

Abstract:

   Spatial distribution of climatic variables and linear trends of surface freshwater flux (precipitation minus evaporation) has been analyzed based on NCEP reanalysis monthly dataset for 1948-2012. Low- frequency surface freshwater flux variability’ (more than 10 and 30 years) has been estimated in the present study.

Keywords: Precipitation, evaporation, variability, Atlantic ocean, reanalysis.

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