A THEORETICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE STRUCTURE OF EASTERLY WAVES.

Abstract

A simple two-level numerical model using the quasi-geostrophic forecast equations is developed. Equations are linearized and friction is introduced in the surface layer. Solutions are obtained numerically by using the initial value approach. For each wind profile the growth rate is determined as a function of the wave number. Some observed features of easterly waves are reproduced in the numerical solutions. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0691205

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Newman

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Equations
  • Friction

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)