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  • Fluid dynamics
  • Geophysical and astrophysical sciences

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  • Quasilinear theory approximates fluid dynamics with mean flow-eddy interactions.
  • Existing methods struggle with complex dynamic mode interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generalize quasilinear theory for dynamic mode interactions on large scales.
  • Introduce the generalized quasilinear (GQL) approximation.

Main Methods:

  • Spectral filtering separates state variables into large and small zonal scales.
  • Nonlinear interactions within small scales are removed.
  • The approximation conserves energy and allows inter-scale energy scattering.

Main Results:

  • GQL accurately models large-scale jet dynamics on spherical and beta-plane surfaces.
  • Accuracy is maintained even with few large-scale modes.
  • The GQL approximation is linear in small zonal scales, enabling system closure.

Conclusions:

  • GQL provides a robust framework for approximating fluid dynamics.
  • It offers a computationally efficient alternative to direct numerical simulation for geophysical and astrophysical problems.