On caustics associated with Rossby waves

Arthur D. Gorman

Applications of Mathematics (1996)

  • Volume: 41, Issue: 5, page 321-328
  • ISSN: 0862-7940

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Rossby wave equations characterize a class of wave phenomena occurring in geophysical fluid dynamics. One technique useful in the analysis of these waves is the geometrical optics, or multi-dimensional WKB technique. Near caustics, e.g., in critical regions, this technique does not apply. A related technique that does apply near caustics is the Lagrange Manifold Formalism. Here we apply the Lagrange Manifold Formalism to study Rossby waves near caustics.

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Gorman, Arthur D.. "On caustics associated with Rossby waves." Applications of Mathematics 41.5 (1996): 321-328. <http://eudml.org/doc/32953>.

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