Energy spectra of the ocean's internal wave field: theory and observations.
The high-frequency limit of the Garrett and Munk spectrum of internal waves in the ocean and the observed deviations from it are shown to form a pattern consistent with the predictions of wave turbulence theory. In particular, the high-frequency limit of the Garrett and Munk spectrum constitutes an exact steady-state solution of the corresponding kinetic equation.
Lvov
Yuri V
YV
Department of Mathematical Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 12180, USA.
Polzin
Kurt L
KL
Tabak
Esteban G
EG