Observation of NLIW in the South China Sea using PIES

Abstract

To study the mechanisms of generation, evolution and propagation of high frequency nonlinear internal waves [NLIW] in the vicinity and west of Luzon Strait in the South China Sea, making use of pressure equipped inverted echo sounders. Our objectives are (1) to observe the internal tide propagating west of Luzon Strait and its progressive evolution in shape and speed as it traverses the South China Sea under the influence of nonlinearity, non-hydrostatic effects, rotation, topography, currents and stratification, and (2) to interpret the results with the help of models that incorporate these effects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2011
Accession Number
ADA556924

Entities

People

  • David M. Farmer

Organizations

  • University of Rhode Island

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Doppler Effect
  • Electrical Solitons
  • Frequency
  • Internal Waves
  • Measurement
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Observation
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Sonar
  • South China Sea
  • Surface Waters
  • Tidal Currents
  • Travel Time
  • Two Dimensional
  • Waves

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