Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4674054 Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans 2013 27 Pages PDF
Abstract
► A shear layer over a stratified fluid exhibits instabilities distinct from Holmboe modes. ► Linear analysis and numerical simulations illustrate the properties of these modes. ► Results may be relevant to internal waves incident on the ocean pycnocline.
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Unstable modes of a sheared pycnocline above a stratified layer
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