The dynamics of waves interacting with the Equatorial Undercurrent

摘要: We propose a new, simple model–but one which has far-reaching consequences–to describe the interaction between waves that propagate across the Pacific Ocean and the Equatorial Undercurrent (EUC). This involves a detailed discussion of the full linear problem as it relates to the dynamic coupling between the surface waves and the internal waves on the thermocline. The result is a comprehensive description of the system close to the Equator, and how the structure of the EUC affects the wave properties; in particular, the …