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Equation of State (EOS-80). A through N are polynomials T is temperature in o C S salinity P pressure in bars. Determines water density from T , S , and P. Check values:. 90 % of Ocean Water. Mean T & S for World Ocean. Greater influence of salinity on density.
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Equation of State (EOS-80) A through N are polynomials T is temperature in oC S salinity P pressure in bars Determines water density from T, S, and P
90 % of Ocean Water Mean T & S for World Ocean Greater influence of salinity on density
Effects of Temperature and Salinity on Density x 10-4 oC-1 x 10-4 S-1 Saline Contraction Thermal Expansion Density changes by 0.2 kg/m3 for a T change of 1oC, and by 0.8 kg/m3 for a S change of 1.