e. Although the baroclinic mode has been shown to be small in comparison to the 

 barotropic mode below 4,000 meters during three specific periods, it cannot be assumed 

 that the annual mean baroclinic flow is small in comparison to the annual mean barotropic 

 flow. Veronis and Stommel (1956) indicated that net circulation is associated with the 

 baroclinic mode. It can be anticipated that an accurate description of the annual mean 

 baroclinic transport through stations 120-123 and 123-125 might indicate a net easterly 

 flow at the 4,000 meter level. 



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