Comments on Evanescent Pressure Gradient Response in the Upper Ocean to Subinertial Wind Stress Forcing of Finite Wavelength

Abstract

In a recent paper White and McNally (1987, hereafter WM) developed and discussed a particular solution to low frequency, wind-forced motion in a stratified ocean of constant Coriolis parameter f sub 0. In this note we present the correct solution to the problem WM set out to solve. Qualitatively, none of the results presented by WM need be changed. Quantitatively, significant differences occur, especially as omega approaches the inertial frequency f sub 0. Keywords: Mathematical ocean models, Air water interactions, Reprints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200132

Entities

People

  • Alex Warn-varnas
  • Dong-kye Lee
  • Pearn P. Niiler

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Water Interactions
  • Frequency
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Stresses
  • Wind Stress

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