Journal of Physical Oceanography
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Physical Oceanography is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Meteorological Society. It was established in January 1971 and is available on the web since 1996. Online articles older than one year are available as open access. The editor-in-chief is Jerome Smith (Scripps Institution of Oceanography). Less
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- PublisherAMER METEOROLOGICAL SOC
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1971
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FAQs
Since when has Journal of Physical Oceanography been publishing? 
The Journal of Physical Oceanography has been publishing since 1971 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of Physical Oceanography published?
Journal of Physical Oceanography is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Physical Oceanography?
The publisher of Journal of Physical Oceanography is AMER METEOROLOGICAL SOC.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Physical Oceanography?
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How can I view the journal metrics of Journal of Physical Oceanography on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Physical Oceanography?
The eISSN number is 1520-0485 and pISSN number is 0022-3670 for Journal of Physical Oceanography.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Mixed layer, Boundary layer, Kinetic energy, Salinity, Simulation, Mean flow, Inverse cascade, Helmholtz decomposition, Energy flux, Wave field, Shear stress, Surface layer, Wind stress, River plume, Gulf Stream, Vertical velocity, Torque, Estuary, Buoyancy flux, Growth rate.
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