World Ocean Atlas, Vol. 3: Arctic Ocean

Summary

George Veronis reviews World Ocean Atlas, Volume 3: Arctic Ocean, edited by Sergei G. Gorshkov. He praises its synthesis of multiple sources for a sparsely sampled region and its attractive, carefully constructed charts, judging it useful for broad climatological distributions. Missing observation locations, dates, and statistics beyond sample means limit more exacting scientific use. He also identifies mislabeled potential-density distributions, unspecified local reference levels for velocity estimates, and missing formulas and sources. The inadequate English translation and insufficient chart guidance further impede use.