Fig. 4.1-3

Annual mean meridional energy transport by the atmosphere and by the ocean (Unit: 10¹⁵ W).

• Curve a: Total (calculated from the same data as used in Fig. 4.1-2 d).
• b: Atmosphere (calculated by Masuda from the meteorological data of the same 4-year period as `a' compiled by U.S. NOAA National Centers for Enviromental Prediction).
• c: Ocean (a - b).