A Propagating Large-Amplitude Disturbance in a Stratified Ocean with a Temperature Inversion.

Abstract

This paper presents a hypothetical mode of propagation of a large-amplitude disturbance involving turbulent mixing in a temperature-inverted layer. The motions are described empirically, calculating a velocity of propagation consistent with conservation of mass and momentum for a travelling disturbance of the prescribed pattern. This results in propagation velocities of the order of one knot under realistic oceanic conditions. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA046777

Entities

People

  • F. J. Dyson

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Buoyancy
  • Diffusion
  • Inversion
  • Linear Accelerators
  • Military Research
  • Momentum
  • Navy
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Temperature Inversion
  • Turbulent Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.