The simulated general circulation in Canada Basin is strong anticyclonic ocean surface current, and there is a Transpolar Drift Stream (TDS). Their speeds are 2-5cm/s and stronger in winter than in summer.

• 北冰洋和北大西洋海冰的漂移速度和方向的特征主要有:在加拿大海盆区常年存在着明显的反气旋式的海冰环流型,并且有明显的穿极漂流,漂移的速度一般在2-5cm/s。