Nonlinear Dynamics of Wind-Drift Currents at Mid-Latitudes
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| author | Puntini, Christian |
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| contents | Starting from the Navier-Stokes equation in the $f$-plane approximation, we provide an exact and explicit solution of the governing equations at leading order for fluid flows in the upper layer of the ocean at mid-latitudes, driven by a wind stress. Such a solution highlights the presence of a mean Ekman current superimposed to trochoidal oscillations and a background geostrophic current. |
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| spellingShingle | Nonlinear Dynamics of Wind-Drift Currents at Mid-Latitudes Puntini, Christian Fluid Dynamics Mathematical Physics Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics 76M45, 76U60, 35B30, 35C05, 35Q30, 35Q35 Starting from the Navier-Stokes equation in the $f$-plane approximation, we provide an exact and explicit solution of the governing equations at leading order for fluid flows in the upper layer of the ocean at mid-latitudes, driven by a wind stress. Such a solution highlights the presence of a mean Ekman current superimposed to trochoidal oscillations and a background geostrophic current. |
| title | Nonlinear Dynamics of Wind-Drift Currents at Mid-Latitudes |
| topic | Fluid Dynamics Mathematical Physics Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics 76M45, 76U60, 35B30, 35C05, 35Q30, 35Q35 |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.10454 |