Abstract
Two forms of a two-dimensional streamfunction solution for symmetric periodic water waves on a fluid with a vertical distribution of vorticity are presented. The magnitude of the vorticity varies linearly with the magnitude of the streamfunction while remaining constant on a particular streamline. The analysis utilizes a numerical perturbation technique, which converges rapidly to a wave of given height and period in water of a specfied depth with a given vorticity distribution. Computed results show the influence of the vorticity on the wavelength and crest elevation of the wave. (A)
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 847-852 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Oceanography |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 6 , Nov. 1976 |
State | Published - 1976 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oceanography