Satellite Observations of Nonlinear Internal Waves and Surface Signatures in the South China Sea

Abstract

The long-term goal of this proposed project is to improve our understanding of nonlinear internal waves, in particular using satellite-based optical and microwave observations to better predict the existence and propagation of soliton packets as well as determine their strength (amplitude) and origin. To improve our descriptions of nonlinear internal waves, we propose to acquire satellite data such as SAR and medium- to high-resolution optical imagery of internal wave soliton packets propagating through the Luzon Straits up to the Dongsha slope. The specific scientific objectives of this study, to be carried out in collaboration with the NLIWI investigators, are as follows: (1) to determine the characteristics of nonlinear internal waves with SAR and optical imagery, (2) to map the occurrence and frequency of internal wave soliton packets in SAR and optical imagery and trace their origins, and (3) to determine the location and generation mechanisms of nonlinear internal waves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA527231

Entities

People

  • Hans C. Graber
  • Michael Caruso
  • Neil J. Williams

Organizations

  • University of Miami

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Frequency
  • High Resolution
  • Hot Spots
  • Images
  • Information Operations
  • Internal Waves
  • Landforms
  • New Jersey
  • Observation
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Shallow Water
  • South China Sea
  • Space Systems
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Waves

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space