A three-dimensional finite-element model of wind effects upon higher harmonics of the internal tide |
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| Authors: | Philip Hall Alan M Davies |
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| Institution: | (1) Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, 6 Brownlow Street, Liverpool, L3 5DA, UK |
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| Abstract: | A non-linear three-dimensional unstructured grid model of the M2 tide in the shelf edge area off the west coast of Scotland is used to examine the spatial distribution of the M2 internal tide and its higher harmonics in the region. In addition, the spatial variability of the tidally induced turbulent
kinetic energy and associated mixing in the area are considered. Initial calculations involve only tidal forcing, although
subsequent calculations are performed with up-welling and down-welling favourable winds to examine how these influence the
tidal distribution (particularly the higher harmonics) and mixing in the region. Both short- and long-duration winds are used
in these calculations. Tidal calculations show that there is significant small-scale spatial variability particularly in the
higher harmonics of the internal tide in the region. In addition, turbulence energy and mixing exhibit appreciable spatial
variability in regions of rapidly changing topography, with increased mixing occurring above seamounts. Wind effects significantly
change the distribution of the M2 internal tide and its higher harmonics, with appreciable differences found between up- and down-welling winds and long- and
short-duration winds because of differences in mixing and the presence of wind-induced flows. The implications for model validation,
particularly in terms of energy transfer to higher harmonics, and mixing are briefly discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Finite-element model Wind effects Internal tide |
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