REU: Breaking of Internal Solitons Over a Slope

孤立波（孤子）是大振幅的内波 在海洋中密度界面上传播的重力波 在长距离上没有任何形式的变化， 和质量。 它们在沿海地区特别重要 在倾斜的海底地形上， 对结构和内部混合的巨大作用力。 他们的 这些区域的行为还不太清楚。 在这 高锟项目将调查这些波浪的变浅， 强调突破过程。 理论模型和 将进行实验室实验，结果 比较了

Solitary waves (solitons) are large amplitude internal gravity waves that propagate on density interfaces in the ocean over large distances with no change in form, carrying energy and mass. They have particular importance in coastal regions where breaking over sloping bottom topography generates tremendous forces on structures and internal mixing. Their behavior in these regions is not well understood. In this project Kao will investigate the shoaling of these waves, with emphasis on the breaking process. Both theoretical models and laboratory experiments would be carried out and the results compared.