Abstract
We present several simple models for diagnostic calculations of ocean climate characteristics. Their qualitative analysis has explained many aspects of ocean/sea dynamics. Namely, they show intrinsic interconnections between strong horizontal density gradients and intense jet-like currents. Moreover, both of them strongly depend on the basins’ bottom topography. It is shown that the JEBAR (Joint Effect of Baroclinicity and Bottom Relief) is an absolutely necessary factor and should accurately be taken into account, directly or indirectly, in any model. Finally, they show that any further simplification of the models brings unrealistic and even contradictory results.
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