Thermostad

A thermostad is a homogeneous layer of oceanic waters in terms of temperature, it is defined as a relative minimum of the vertical temperature gradient.[1]

Not to be confused with Thermocline.

References
  1. Tsuchiya, Mizuki (1986). "Thermostads and circulation in the upper layer of the Atlantic Ocean". Progress in Oceanography. 16 (4): 235–267. Bibcode:1986PrOce..16..235T. doi:10.1016/0079-6611(86)90040-6.


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