Benthic Resuspension by Internal Wave Stimulated Global Instability

Abstract

The goal of this work is to contribute toward an understanding of how long internal waves on the shelf region affect the optical properties of the water column and to issues related to remote sensing of the coastal ocean. Our work is directed toward providing a mechanistic understanding of and a predictive basis for processes whereby long internal waves interact with and stimulate resuspension from the bottom boundary. We also seek to provide insight regarding the effect of long internal waves on the vertical distribution of particulates, etc. in the water column and how they impact remote sensing of motions and processes on the shelf region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA541965

Entities

People

  • Larry G. Redekopp

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Engineering
  • Flow
  • Frequency
  • Instability
  • Internal Waves
  • Layers
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Optical Properties
  • Particulates
  • Remote Sensing
  • Reynolds Number
  • Shear Flow
  • Solitons
  • Wave Packets
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography