Lomonosov Current
The Lomonosov current (also called Lomonosov Under Current or Equatorial Under-Current) is a deep current in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Lomonosov current was discovered in 1959 during the 5th cruise
The Lomonosov current is 200 km wide, 150m thick and flows to the east. It starts near the coast of Brazil at some 5°N, crosses the equator and ends at some 5°S in the Gulf of Guinea. Its speed ranges from 60 to 130 cm per second, maximal speed being achieved at depths between 50 m and 125 m.[4] Transport of the Lomonosov current ranges from 22.5 to 28.3 Sverdrup.[5]
See also
- Cromwell current, deep current in the Pacific Ocean
- Ocean current
- Oceanic gyres
- Physical oceanography
References
- ^ Naukova dumka. p. 4.
- ^ "Cruises of the MHI's Research Vessels". Marine Hydrophysical Institute. Archived from the original on 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ISBN 1-4289-6114-3. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- FAO. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- CIMAS. Retrieved 2008-04-21.