Addressing the need for clear communication in Mediterranean oceanography, this study presents a revised and comprehensive catalogue of water mass acronyms. Although there is no universal set of standard rules for assigning acronyms to water masses, as these can vary among different research groups, regions, or scientific communities, scientists generally aim for clarity and consistency when naming and abbreviating water masses to facilitate communication within the scientific community. The team of experts, guided by the CIESM (the Mediterranean Science Commission) C2 Committee on the Physics and Climate of the Ocean, reviewed existing literature and established new acronyms and naming guidelines. This standardized system, emphasizing clarity and consistency, replaces the current variable practices employed by different research groups.

A consensus-based, revised and comprehensive catalogue for Mediterranean water masses acronyms

SCHROEDER, KATRIN
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BENSI, MANUEL;CHIGGIATO, JACOPO;CIVITARESE, GIUSEPPE;FUSCO, GIANNETTA;
2024

Abstract

Addressing the need for clear communication in Mediterranean oceanography, this study presents a revised and comprehensive catalogue of water mass acronyms. Although there is no universal set of standard rules for assigning acronyms to water masses, as these can vary among different research groups, regions, or scientific communities, scientists generally aim for clarity and consistency when naming and abbreviating water masses to facilitate communication within the scientific community. The team of experts, guided by the CIESM (the Mediterranean Science Commission) C2 Committee on the Physics and Climate of the Ocean, reviewed existing literature and established new acronyms and naming guidelines. This standardized system, emphasizing clarity and consistency, replaces the current variable practices employed by different research groups.
2024
Istituto di Scienze Marine - ISMAR
Dipartimento di Scienze del Sistema Terra e Tecnologie per l'Ambiente - DSSTTA
Istituto per l'Ambiente Marino Costiero - IAMC - Sede Napoli (attivo dal 18/11/1923 al 31/12/2021)
acronyms
literature review
Mediterranean water masses
rules
spatial distribution
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