<p>While the Gulf Stream is a <a href="http://oceanmotion.org/html/background/western-boundary-currents.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">western boundary current</a> (WBC), one professor told me that the Gulf Stream is stronger than it should be just by using theoretical calculations of WBC. How much is the heat+volume flux of the Gulf Stream increased by the existence of the MOC?</p>

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I only come across Meridional Overturning **Circulation**, but not current.  If I understand you right, you're suggesting the Gulf Stream is stronger because of the transport of energy from other areas by the MOC?
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Might I suggest you reach out to that professor for a better answer!
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How much does the Meridional Overturning Circulation strengthen the Gulf Stream?
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# How much does the Meridional Overturning Circulation strengthen the Gulf Stream?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-05-20)

While the Gulf Stream is a [western boundary current](http://oceanmotion.org/html/background/western-boundary-currents.htm) (WBC), one professor told me that the Gulf Stream is stronger than it should be just by using theoretical calculations of WBC. How much is the heat+volume flux of the Gulf Stream increased by the existence of the MOC?

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> **username_1**: I only come across Meridional Overturning **Circulation**, but not current.  If I understand you right, you're suggesting the Gulf Stream is stronger because of the transport of energy from other areas by the MOC?  
> **username_1**: Might I suggest you reach out to that professor for a better answer!  

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