AtmosphereOceanKopplung
AtmosphereOcean Coupling refers to the intricate and continuous interactions between Earth's atmosphere and its oceans. These two vast fluid envelopes are not isolated systems but are in constant exchange of energy, momentum, and matter. This coupling is a fundamental driver of Earth's climate system, influencing weather patterns, ocean currents, and sea level.
The primary mechanisms of interaction include heat transfer, where the ocean absorbs and releases vast amounts
Conversely, the atmosphere influences the ocean by driving surface currents through wind stress, and by altering