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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
Journal of Physical Oceanography Key Metrics
CiteScore 
6.1
Impact Factor
< 5
Scite Index
0.95 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Oceanography
SNIP
1.32
Topics Covered on Journal of Physical Oceanography
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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| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER METEOROLOGICAL SOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1971 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on Journal of Physical Oceanography
How long has Journal of Physical Oceanography been actively publishing? 
Journal of Physical Oceanography has been in operation since 1971 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal of Physical Oceanography?
Journal of Physical Oceanography published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Journal of Physical Oceanography publish last year?
In 2023, Journal of Physical Oceanography publsihed 176 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal of Physical Oceanography?
For Journal of Physical Oceanography, eISSN is 1520-0485 and pISSN is 0022-3670.
What is Citescore for Journal of Physical Oceanography?
Citescore for Journal of Physical Oceanography is 6.1.
What is SNIP score for Journal of Physical Oceanography?
SNIP score for Journal of Physical Oceanography is 1.32.
What is the SJR for Journal of Physical Oceanography?
SJR for Journal of Physical Oceanography is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Physical Oceanography?
AMER METEOROLOGICAL SOC is the publisher of Journal of Physical Oceanography.
