Advances in Earth Science ›› 2019, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (3): 243-254. doi: 10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2019.03.0243
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Yan Du 1, 2( ),Lianyi Zhang 1, 2,Yuhong Zhang 1
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Yan Du,Lianyi Zhang,Yuhong Zhang. Review of the Tropical Gyre in the Indian Ocean with Its Impact on Heat and Salt Transport and Regional Climate Modes[J]. Advances in Earth Science, 2019, 34(3): 243-254.
Due to the IO monsoon impact, the tropical IO circulation has significant seasonal variation, especially in the northern IO. However, in mean-state, a relatively closed current loop is established by eastward current along the equator and westward current south of equator, which is regarded as Tropical Gyre in the Indian Ocean. Based on this circulation system, relevant studies were reviewed. Its impact on heat and salt transports and regional climate changes were discussed.