Temperature Measurements and Internal Waves in Seneca Lake, New York
Abstract
Temperatures were measured near the center of Seneca Lake with thermistors and bathythermographs during four different years. Thermistor chains with probes at five depths revealed large amplitude internal waves. Wave amplitudes of 25 feet were commonly seen and 50 foot amplitudes were occasionally seen. The internal waves seen in Lake Seneca are considered to be non-linear internal undular surges. No clear relationship between wind patterns or atmospheric pressure patterns and surges could be determined. It is concluded that the surges are generated by a resonant interaction between the winds or pressure systems and weak internal seiches already travelling through the lake.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769227
Entities
People
- Myron H. Fliegel
Organizations
- Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory