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Effect Of Air Bubble Solution On Air-Sea Gas Exchange, Larry P. Atkinson
Effect Of Air Bubble Solution On Air-Sea Gas Exchange, Larry P. Atkinson
CCPO Publications
Recent data on ambient wave generated oceanic bubble spectra (Medwin, 1970) permit the calculation of the influence of bubble solution on air-sea gas exchange. Schulkin's formula is used to estimate the depth variation of bubbles, and a square law is used to estimate the increase of bubble volume with wind speed. Calculations indicate that bubble solution can be a very significant factor in gas exchange. Bubble solution enhances gas input and retards degassing of the water column. Preliminary data show a lag time of about 5 hours in the response of the water column to an atmospheric pressure change.