SOLITARY WAVES IN THE WESTERLIES,

Abstract

This paper contains a solution for a solitary disturbance in a westerly current on a betaearth. The current varies slightly with latitude and the existence of the phenomenon depends on this variation. The disturbance has a mathematical resemblance to the solitary water wave of Scott Russell. It is a single ridge if the current increases with latitude, and a single trough if the current decreases with latitude. The speed of propagation depends on the amplitude. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0426416

Entities

People

  • Robert R. Long

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Grids
  • Latitude
  • Solitons
  • Water Waves
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering