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Relaxation processes for internal waves in mesoscale flow.

K M Watson1

  • 1University of California, San Diego, Marine Physical Laboratory of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, California 92152.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|February 1, 1983
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Mesoscale currents have a minor impact on oceanic internal wave transport, contrary to previous weak-interaction theories. This study

Area of Science:

  • Oceanography
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Wave Physics

Background:

  • Oceanic internal waves are crucial for vertical mixing and nutrient transport.
  • Mesoscale currents can influence the dynamics of internal wave fields.
  • Previous studies suggested significant transport enhancement by mesoscale flows.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of mesoscale flow fields on internal wave transport.
  • To extend the dynamical "test-wave" model to strong-interaction regimes.
  • To re-evaluate the impact of mesoscale currents on internal wave dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a dynamical "test-wave" model.
  • Extension of the model to incorporate mesoscale flow fields.
  • Analysis of internal wave transport in strong-interaction regimes.

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Main Results:

  • The dynamical "test-wave" model was successfully extended to include mesoscale flow effects.
  • Contrary to weak-interaction predictions, strong interactions revealed a minimal enhancement of transport.
  • Mesoscale flow fields exert a relatively small influence on internal wave transport.

Conclusions:

  • The impact of mesoscale currents on internal wave transport is less significant than previously suggested.
  • Strong-interaction dynamics play a key role in determining the net effect of mesoscale flows.
  • Further research may focus on other factors influencing oceanic transport phenomena.