sverdrup

IPA: svˈɝdrʌp

(metrology, oceanography) A unit of measure of volume transport, used in oceanography, equal to 1 million cubic metres per second. Symbol: Sv
A surname.

Examples of "sverdrup" in Sentences

The oceanographer reported a significant increase in the ocean's flow, measuring it in sverdrups
Scientists often use the term "sverdrup" to quantify large-scale ocean currents
During the climate conference, experts discussed the implications of changes in sverdrup measurements on global warming
A sverdrup is equivalent to one million cubic meters of water flowing per second
Researchers are monitoring the sverdrup values to better understand the dynamics of the Gulf Stream