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The effect of strong nonlinearity on wave-induced vertical mixing.
- Source :
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Earth System Dynamics . 2023, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p1261-1276. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- A semi-analytical solution to an advection–diffusion equation is coupled with a nonlinear wavemaker model to investigate the effect of strong nonlinearity on wave-induced mixing. The comparisons with weakly nonlinear model predictions reveal that in the case of waves of higher steepness, enhanced mixing affects the subsurface layer of the water column. A fully nonlinear model captures the neglected higher-order terms from a weakly nonlinear solution and provides a reliable estimation of the time-mean velocity field. The corrected wave-induced mass-transport velocity leads to improved estimates of subsurface mixing intensity and ocean surface temperature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21904979
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Earth System Dynamics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175444356
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-14-1261-2023