Dynamics of Internal Mixing in a Stratified Medium1989 - Stratified flow - 263 pages |
Contents
Contents | 1 |
Chapter Three | 40 |
Dynamics of Decay of Turbulence in a Stably Stratified | 148 |
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Common terms and phrases
amplitude assume attenuation average flow axis boundary conditions Boussinesq approximation buoyancy forces c₁ c₂ calculations coefficient collapse constant corresponds critical layer decay of turbulence decrease density density gradient dependence described determined DIEGO diffusion dimensions dispersion curve dynamics eddies energy of turbulence entrainment equation system evolution expression Figure follows Fourier transform function gradient homogeneous horizontal inasmuch influence inhomogeneities initial instability integral interaction interface interlayers internal mixing internal waves intrusion isopycnic Kelvin-Helmholtz instability kinetic energy linear mixed region mode negative energy waves nonlinear obtained ocean OKEANA P₁ P₂ parameter perturbations phase velocity planar potential energy problem pulsations relationship scale self-modeling shear flow solution to equation spreading SSSR stability stably stratified stratified fluid stratified medium temperature and salinity thermal diffusion thermocline thickness tion turbulent patches upper Vaisala vertical viscosity wave numbers zone