Surface Effects an Analysis and Review of the Processes Involved and Phenomena Observed
Abstract
This report analyzes and reviews the processes involved in the generation of modulations in short wave structure by internal waves. The emphasis is on field conditions where, in general, there is wind blowing, a mean current with vertical structure, long and short waves at different directions to the internal wave and possibly surface films. The applicability or otherwise of theoretical analyses and laboratory experiments to field situations is discussed, the problem being the variety of interacting phenomena found under natural conditions. Chapter headings are the following: Mean velocity structure above the thermocline; The variations in surface velocity resulting from internal waves; Surface films; Energy modulations in a surface wave train produced by direct interaction; Wave breaking.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA004956
Entities
People
- O. M. Phillips