What is another word for ekman transport?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛkmən tɹˈanspɔːt] (IPA) 
Ekman transport refers to the horizontal movement of water in the ocean due to wind stress. There are several synonyms for Ekman transport, including Ekman pumping, Ekman drift, and Ekman spiral. While each term may have slightly different connotations, they all refer to the same physical process. Ekman pumping emphasizes the vertical motion of water as part of the larger fluid dynamics, while Ekman drift implies the lateral motion of water caused by the Coriolis effect. Ekman spiral refers to the gradual clockwise (or counterclockwise) rotation of water as it moves away from the windward side of the ocean. These terms are often used interchangeably in oceanography.
