Upwelling Index Calculator
Calculate coastal upwelling index from wind stress, latitude, and water density using Ekman transport theory.
Inputs
Pa
°
kg/m³
Results
Upwelling Index
116.63 m³/s/100m
Ekman Transport1.17 m³/s/m
Ekman Pumping Velocity10.08 m/day
Ekman Layer Depth48.6 m
Upwelling StrengthStrong
DirectionUpwelling
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Wind Stress, Latitude, and Water Density.
- Review the Upwelling Index (m³/s/100m) result.
- Use Ekman Transport (m³/s/m) and Ekman Pumping Velocity (m/day) to inform your decision.
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