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Is the windstress essential for the global meridional overturning circulation (2003)

Timmermann, Axel ; Goosse, H.

AGU (American Geophysical Union)

In: Geophysical Research Letters, 31 (L04303).

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Publication Date: 2018-02-20

Description: We use a global coupled atmosphere-ocean sea-ice model of intermediate complexity to demonstrate that wind-forcing is a crucial element to sustain meridional overturning flow in the Atlantic. Neglecting wind-stress in our multi-century-long simulations leads to a complete shutdown of the conveyor belt circulation. This result may have tremendous impacts for an assessment of the sensitivity of 2-d climate models which typically do not capture wind-driven gyres. It is argued that wind effects may be a key element in determining the fate and length of a collapsed THC state. Possible paleo implications will be discussed.

Type: Article , PeerReviewed

Format: text

DOI: 10.1029/2003GL018777

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