OSD - Most Commented Papers

The relative importance of selected factors controlling the oxygen dynamics in the water column of the Baltic Sea
S. Miladinova and A. Stips
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 2115-2156, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 858 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 17 Comments)


  15 Sep 2009
Formulation of an ocean model for global climate simulations
S. M. Griffies, A. Gnanadesikan, K. W. Dixon, J. P. Dunne, R. Gerdes, M. J. Harrison, A. Rosati, J. L. Russell, B. L. Samuels, M. J. Spelman, M. Winton, and R. Zhang
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 2, 165-246, 2005
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5984 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 12 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  20 May 2005
Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler observations in the southern Caspian Sea: shelf currents and flow field off Freidoonkenar Bay, Iran
P. Ghaffari and V. Chegini
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 3019-3053, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1321 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 11 Comments)


  08 Dec 2009
An oceanographer’s guide to GOCE and the geoid
C. W. Hughes and R. J. Bingham
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 1543-1568, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 429 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  20 Sep 2006
The low-resolution CCSM2 revisited: new adjustments and a present-day control run
M. Prange
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 1293-1348, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 18778 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  18 Aug 2006
DINEOF reconstruction of clouded images including error maps. Application to the Sea-Surface Temperature around Corsican Island
J.-M. Beckers, A. Barth, and A. Alvera-Azcárate
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 735-776, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1142 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  10 Jul 2006
Barents Sea heat – transport, storage and surface fluxes
L. H. Smedsrud, R. Ingvaldsen, J. E. Ø. Nilsen, and Ø. Skagseth
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 1437-1475, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3265 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  07 Jul 2009
Statistical trend analysis and extreme distribution of significant wave height from 1958 to 1999 – an application to the Italian Seas
G. Martucci, S. Carniel, J. Chiggiato, M. Sclavo, P. Lionello, and M. B. Galati
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 2005-2036, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 12369 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 8 Comments)


  08 Sep 2009
Subsurface primary production in the western subtropical North Pacific as evidence of large diapycnal diffusivity associated with the Subtropical Mode Water
C. Sukigara, T. Suga, T. Saino, K. Toyama, D. Yanagimoto, K. Hanawa, and N. Shikama
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 1717-1734, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3730 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 8 Comments)


  11 Aug 2009
Variability of scaling time series in the sea ice drift dynamics in the Arctic Ocean
A. Chmel, V. N. Smirnov, and I. B. Sheikin
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 1595-1610, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 608 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  21 Jul 2009
Optical tools for ocean monitoring and research
C. Moore, A. Barnard, P. Fietzek, M. R. Lewis, H. M. Sosik, S. White, and O. Zielinski
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 5, 659-717, 2008
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4130 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  27 Nov 2008
Influence of Rossby waves on primary production from a coupled physical-biogeochemical model in the North Atlantic Ocean
G. Charria, I. Dadou, P. Cipollini, M. Drévillon, and V. Garçon
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 933-967, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6107 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  29 Nov 2007
Transformation of an Agulhas eddy near the continental slope
S. Baker-Yeboah, G. R. Flierl, G. G. Sutyrin, and Y. Zhang
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 1819-1856, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 7277 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  19 Aug 2009
Enhancing temporal correlations in EOF expansions for the reconstruction of missing data using DINEOF
A. Alvera-Azcárate, A. Barth, D. Sirjacobs, and J.-M. Beckers
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 1547-1568, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1497 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  09 Jul 2009
Understanding mixing efficiency in the oceans: do the nonlinearities of the equation of state for seawater matter?
R. Tailleux
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 371-387, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 839 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  24 Feb 2009
On available energy in the ocean and its application to the Barents Sea
R. C. Levine and D. J. Webb
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 897-931, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 16023 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Publication in OS not foreseen


  27 Nov 2007
On the Indonesian throughflow in the OCCAM 1/4 degree ocean model
U. W. Humphries and D. J. Webb
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 325-370, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3684 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  21 Mar 2007
Sea surface salinity variability from a simplified mixed layer model of the global ocean
S. Michel, B. Chapron, J. Tournadre, and N. Reul
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 41-106, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6828 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Publication in OS not foreseen


  15 Jan 2007
The subtropical Deacon cells
J. A. Polton and D. P. Marshall
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 867-901, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 11082 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  21 Jul 2006
Transformation of Levantine Intermediate Water tracked by MedArgo floats in Western Mediterranean
M. Emelianov, J. Font, A. Turiel, J. Solé, P. Poulain, A. Julià, and M. R. Vitrià
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 569-584, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1880 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  20 Jun 2006
Numerical implementation and oceanographic application of the Gibbs thermodynamic potential of seawater
R. Feistel
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 1, 1-19, 2004
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 321 KB)   Supplement (15 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  17 Nov 2004
Stochastic heterogeneity mapping around a Mediterranean salt lens
G. G. Buffett, C. A. Hurich, E. A. Vsemirnova, R. W. Hobbs, V. Sallarès, R. Carbonell, D. Klaeschen, and B. Biescas
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 7, 1-15, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6391 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 6 Comments)


  04 Jan 2010
Ensemble smoother for optimizing tidal boundary conditions by assimilation of high-frequency radar surface currents – application to the German Bight
A. Barth, A. Alvera-Azcárate, K.-W. Gurgel, J. Staneva, A. Port, J.-M. Beckers, and E. Stanev
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 2423-2460, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2671 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  26 Oct 2009
First images and orientation of internal waves from a 3-D seismic oceanography data set
T. M. Blacic and W. S. Holbrook
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 2341-2356, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3654 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 6 Comments)


  20 Oct 2009
Technical Note: Animal-borne CTD-Satellite Relay Data Loggers for real-time oceanographic data collection
L. Boehme, P. Lovell, M. Biuw, F. Roquet, J. Nicholson, S. E. Thorpe, M. P. Meredith, and M. Fedak
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 1261-1287, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 724 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  30 Jun 2009
Deep ocean exchange with west-European shelf seas
J. M. Huthnance, J. T. Holt, and S. L. Wakelin
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 1061-1092, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 991 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  12 Jun 2009
Thermodynamic properties of standard seawater
J. Safarov, F. Millero, R. Feistel, A. Heintz, and E. Hassel
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 689-722, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2890 KB)   Supplement (110 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  17 Apr 2009
Application of a hybrid EnKF-OI to ocean forecasting
F. Counillon, P. Sakov, and L. Bertino
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 653-688, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3583 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  15 Apr 2009
The density of seawater as a function of salinity (5 to 70 g kg) and temperature (0 to 90°C)
F. J. Millero and F. Huang
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 153-169, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 874 KB)   Supplement (20 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  23 Jan 2009
A new assessment of global mean sea level from altimeters highlights a reduction of global trend from 2005 to 2008
M. Ablain, A. Cazenave, G. Valladeau, and S. Guinehut
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 31-56, 2009
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1946 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  07 Jan 2009
On the time to tracer equilibrium in the global ocean
F. Primeau and E. Deleersnijder
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 5, 471-506, 2008
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1051 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  01 Sep 2008
Joint effect of the western and eastern Pacific warm pools on ENSO cycle
Q. Qi, Y. Hou, Q. Zhang, and T. Yan
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 5, 163-185, 2008
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 847 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Publication in OS not foreseen


  28 May 2008
Ecological niche of three teuthophageous odontocetes in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea
E. Praca and A. Gannier
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 785-815, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1244 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  10 Oct 2007
Technical Note: Is radiation important for the high amplitude variability of the MOC in the North Atlantic?
D. Nof and L. Yu
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 699-707, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1637 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Publication in OS not foreseen


  06 Sep 2007
Southern Ocean overturning across streamlines in an eddying simulation of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current
A. M. Treguier, M. England, S. R. Rintoul, G. Madec, J. Le Sommer, and J.-M. Molines
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 653-698, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1025 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  17 Jul 2007
The backward Îto method for the Lagrangian simulation of transport processes with large space variations of the diffusivity
D. Spivakovskaya, A. W. Heemink, and E. Deleersnijder
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 623-652, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 614 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  17 Jul 2007
Spectral studies of ocean water using DOAS
M. Vountas, T. Dinter, A. Bracher, J. P. Burrows, and B. Sierk
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 459-489, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4778 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  25 May 2007
Forecast and analysis assessment through skill scores
M. Tonani, N. Pinardi, C. Fratianni, and S. Dobricic
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 4, 189-212, 2007
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 862 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  22 Feb 2007
Operational ocean models in the Adriatic Sea: a skill assessment
J. Chiggiato and P. Oddo
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 2087-2116, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 724 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  21 Dec 2006
Inferring the zonal distribution of measured changes in the meridional overturning circulation
A. de Boer and H. L. Johnson
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 1653-1660, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 217 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  10 Oct 2006
High resolution modelling of the North Icelandic Irminger Current (NIIC)
K. Logemann and I. H. Harms
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 1149-1189, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1704 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  01 Aug 2006
Effects of mesoscale eddies on global ocean distributions of CFC-11, CO2 and Δ14C
Z. Lachkar, J. C. Orr, J.-C. Dutay, and P. Delecluse
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 1011-1063, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1241 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  31 Jul 2006
The Sicily Channel Regional Model forecasting system: initial boundary conditions sensitivity and case study evaluation
S. Gaberšek, R. Sorgente, S. Natale, A. Ribotti, A. Olita, M. Astraldi, and M. Borghini
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 221-254, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3783 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  17 May 2006
Tropical Extra-tropical thermocline water mass exchanges in the community climate model v.3 Part I: the Atlantic Ocean
I. Wainer, A. Lazar, and A. Solomon
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 55-84, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3884 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  10 May 2006
Distributions of mixed layer properties in North Pacific water mass formation areas: comparison of Argo floats and World Ocean Atlas 2001
F. M. Bingham and T. Suga
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 3, 1-24, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3551 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  28 Feb 2006
Interannual-to-decadal variability of North Atlantic air-sea CO2 fluxes
S. Raynaud, O. Aumont, K. B. Rodgers, P. Yiou, and J. C. Orr
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 2, 437-472, 2005
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1417 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  30 Aug 2005
The circulation of the Persian Gulf: a numerical study
J. Kämpf and M. Sadrinasab
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 2, 129-164, 2005
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6244 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  12 May 2005
Water mass transformation in the North Atlantic over 1985–2002 simulated in an eddy-permitting model
R. Marsh, S. A. Josey, A. J. G. Nurser, B. A. de Cuevas, and A. C. Coward
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 2, 63-104, 2005
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 979 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  11 Apr 2005
Fast thermistor string observations at the slope of Great Meteor Seamount
H. van Haren, R. Groenewegen, M. Laan, and B. Koster
Ocean Sci. Discuss., 1, 37-64, 2004
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1945 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  22 Dec 2004

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