0 引言
1 数值模型设置与数值实验介绍
2 结果
2.1 近惯性内波的产生与演变
2.2 近惯性内波的空间分布与非线性波-波相互作用
2.3 近惯性内波引起的湍流耗散
图9 两个惯性周期(4Tf和5Tf)内的平均湍流耗散率ε的空间分布Fig.9 Spatial distribution of the averaged turbulence dissipation rate ε over two inertial periods (4Tf and 5Tf) |
Generation and dissipation of near-inertial internal waves under the regulation of seamount width
Received date: 2024-10-02
Revised date: 2025-04-09
Online published: 2025-08-05
The interaction between deep-ocean geostrophic current and seamounts can generate near-inertial internal waves (NIWs). While the intensity of these waves relates to the seamount height, its dependence on seamount width remains elusive. This study employs a two-dimensional, non-hydrostatic numerical model based on MITgcm to investigate the interaction of geostrophic current with deep-sea seamounts and examine how differing seamount widths influence the generation and dissipation of NIWs. Our results demonstrate that topographic forcing triggers robust nonlinear wave-wave interactions along the summit edges on the downstream flank of the seamount. This process generates energetic near-inertial internal waves that radiate away and develop, facilitating energy transfer from the geostrophic mean flow to the NIWs. For a fixed seamount height, narrower seamounts induce stronger near-inertial waves, characterized by more rapid wave development and decay. Moreover, the downstream flank exhibits significantly enhanced vertical shears within the near-inertial internal waves, driving greater turbulent dissipation compared to the upstream flank. Therefore, our findings highlight that, in addition to seamount height, seamount width is also a critical factor governing the generation and subsequent evolution of near-inertial internal waves.
WANG Wenbo , XIE Xiaohui . Generation and dissipation of near-inertial internal waves under the regulation of seamount width[J]. Journal of Marine Sciences, 2025 , 43(2) : 11 -18 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-909X.2025.02.002
图9 两个惯性周期(4Tf和5Tf)内的平均湍流耗散率ε的空间分布Fig.9 Spatial distribution of the averaged turbulence dissipation rate ε over two inertial periods (4Tf and 5Tf) |
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