LARGE AMPLITUDE WAVES IN STRATIFIED MEDIA: ACOUSTIC-PULSES IN A STRATIFIED ATMOSPHERE.

Abstract

A general theory is presented which describes disturbances generated by large amplitude, high frequency pulses in stratified media. The theory is used to discuss large amplitude, but shockless, acoustic-gravity pulses progagating under the influence of a constant gravity force into an atmosphere which need not be in thermal equilibrium before their arrival. The modulating influences of pressure and temperature stratification on the amplitudes of such pulses as they move towards or away from earth are described in detail. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0702937

Entities

People

  • E. Cumberbatch
  • E. Varley

Organizations

  • Lehigh University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Arrhenius Equation
  • Atmospheres
  • Cooperation
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Mathematics
  • Radio Frequency
  • Stratification

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.