Sverdrup transport

Sverdrup transport refers to the movement of ocean water driven by wind, primarily in the upper layers of the ocean. Named after Norwegian oceanographer Harold Sverdrup, this concept helps understand how large-scale ocean currents are created. When winds blow across the ocean's surface, they push water, causing it to pile up in certain areas. The transport is measured in Sverdrups, where one Sverdrup equals a million cubic meters of water moving per second. This transport is crucial for distributing heat, nutrients, and influencing climate patterns across the globe.