🌊 Coastal Ocean Heat Flux & Temperature Profile Analyzer

Complete evaluation of air-sea heat exchange and vertical ocean temperature structure by Claudio Iturra

📊 Coastal Ocean Parameters

Air Temperature (°C)

Relative Humidity (%)

Wind Speed (m/s)

Air Pressure (hPa)

Wind Direction (°)

Air Stability

Sea Surface Temp (°C)

Salinity (PSU)

Wave Height (m)

Wave Period (s)

Current Speed (m/s)

Current Direction (°)

Solar Radiation (W/m²)

Cloud Cover (%)

Solar Zenith Angle (°)

Water Turbidity (NTU)

Enter parameters and calculate to see comprehensive heat flux analysis

Mixed Layer Depth (m)

Thermocline Strength (°C/m)

Deep Water Temp (°C)

Coastal Upwelling

Tidal Mixing

Time Period

Heat Flux Scenario

Direct heat transfer due to temperature differences between air and sea surface, enhanced by wind speed and atmospheric stability

Heat transfer through evaporation/condensation, strongly dependent on humidity gradients and wind conditions

Shortwave radiation penetration, affected by cloud cover, solar angle, and water turbidity in coastal areas

Thermal radiation exchange between ocean surface and atmosphere, influenced by cloud cover and atmospheric moisture

Coastal oceans exhibit unique heat exchange patterns due to:

• Shallow water effects: Enhanced mixing and rapid temperature changes
• Upwelling processes: Cold deep water brought to surface, affecting heat balance
• Tidal mixing: Periodic vertical mixing affecting temperature stratification
• Land-sea interactions: Modified wind patterns and thermal contrasts
• Freshwater inputs: Rivers and runoff affecting salinity and density structure