3D simulation

Ocean Currents 3D Simulator

Temperature · salinity · density · circulation

Learning outcomeRelate temperature and salinity differences to global ocean circulation.

Interactive 3D model

Water temperature8.00 °CSalinity35.00 PSUWind forcing8.00 m/s

Density proxy1027.4 kg/m³

Circulation index1.4

Water tendencyDenser / sinks

Learning focus

Combine density differences and wind forcing to reason about ocean circulation.

density proxy increases with salinity and decreases with temperature