LONG WAVE STUDY OF MONTEREY BAY.
Abstract
Monterey Bay, on the west coast of the United States, is unique in that it is a large, symmmetric, semi-elliptical bay divided north and south by the deep Monterey Canyon. The effect of the canyon on seiching within the bay and on long wave oscillations within the bay was studied by analyzing synchronized wave records at each end of the bay. Power spectra and cross spectra calculated for five periods selected from six months continuous data indicate the Monterey Canyon has a profound effect on the bay's oscillating characteristics. The canyon appears to act as an impedence barrier dividing the bay into two independent oscillating basins each having recurring long-period waves which persists during significant long-wave activity. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0712794
Entities
People
- Thomas John Lynch
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School