The Unsteady Dynamics of Bouyancy-Driven Coastal Flows

在这个项目中，P.I.会形成一种不稳定的 （时间依赖性） 河口羽流稳态层模式的推广。 目的是研究观察到的 这些羽流的复杂水平流动结构， 由于它们的非线性动力学， 现有的模式。 具体议题包括：1.非线性 调节通道中的浮力流体; 2.的演变 河口羽流及其对变流量、环境 流动和风应力; 3.海岸几何形状对 海岸流;和，4。海岸几何形状对海洋的影响 层喷流

In this project, the P.I. will develop an unsteady (time-dependent) generalization of a steady-state layer model of estuary plumes. The objective is to study the mechanisms responsible for observed complex horizontal flow structure of these plumes, which is likely due to their nonlinear dynamics, and which is not addressable by the existing model. Specific topics include: 1. nonlinear adjustment of a buoyant fluid in a channel; 2. evolution of an estuarine plume and its response to variable discharge, ambient flow, and wind stress; 3. the effect of coastal geometry on coastal currents; and, 4. effects of coastal geometry on marine layer jets.