Atlas of Variations in the Ocean-Atmosphere System in the North Atlantic. Issue 6. Seasonal Variations in Tidal Phenomena and Internal Waves,

Abstract

Computations of seasonal variations in internal waves and tidal phenomena in the northern Atlantic Ocean are presented. The calculations are made for tides using Hansen's equations assuming a homogeneous ocean and for internal waves using the method suggested by Fjeldstad. Then variations in vertical density were incorporated in the calculations to provide preliminary information on tidal phenomena in an inhomogeneous ocean. Computations based on a theoretical model were modified and checked using direct observations. Charts show tides and tidal currents for average astronomical conditions based on a homogeneous ocean, characteristic seasonal curves for internal waves, and currents associated with tides and internal waves. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 26, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750842

Entities

People

  • L. I. Boris

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Atmospheres
  • Computations
  • Equations
  • Internal Waves
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Seasonal Variations
  • Tidal Currents
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Fluid Dynamics.