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The Generation and Evolution of Nonlinear Internal Waves in the Deep Basin of ...

(Journal of Physical Oceanography Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ABSTRACT Time series observations of nonlinear internal waves in the deep basin of the South China Sea are used to evaluate mechanisms for their generation and evolution. Internal tides are generated by tidal currents over ridges in Luzon Strait and steepen as they travel west, subsequently generating high-frequency nonlinear waves. Although nonlinear internal waves appear repeatedly on the western slopes of the South China Sea, their appearance in the deep basin is intermittent and more closely related to the amplitude of the semidiurnal than the predominant diurnal tidal current in Luzon Strait. As the internal tide propagates westward, it evolves under the influence of nonlinearity, rotation, and nonhydrostatic dispersion. The interaction between nonlinearity and rotation transforms the internal tide into a parabolic or corner shape. A fully nonlinear twolayer internal wave model explains the observed characteristics of internal tide evolution in the deep basin for different representative forcing conditions and allows assessment of differences between the fully and weakly nonlinear descriptions. Matching this model to a wave generation solution for representative topography in Luzon Strait leads to predictions in the deep basin consistent with observations. Separation of the eastern and western ridges is close to the internal semidiurnal tidal wavelength, contributing to intensification of the westward propagating semidiurnal component. Doppler effects of internal tide generation, when combined with a steady background flow, suggest an explanation for the apparent suppression of nonlinear wave generation during periods of westward intrusion of the Kuroshio. (ProQuest: ... denotes formulae omitted.) 1. Introduction Large-amplitude nonlinear internal waves are frequently observed in the northern South China Sea, where they propagate westward fromLuzon Strait.

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Why You Should Choose Solid Oak Furniture For Your Home

If you are considering home makeover there is a good chance that you are intending to change the look of your dining room. Solid wood has long been a classic choice for dining room furniture, and there are good reasons for this choice, but what wood should you choose?

For me there is only one choice and that has to be solid oak furniture , you simply can’t get away from the ambience that oak dining room furniture can bring to a room.

Solid Oak Furniture is available in a range of styles ranging from antique to contemporary and modern. And if you can’t find exactly what you are looking for you could always commission a furniture maker to design you something which is a task they will relish.

When people think of oak, they think of something wonderfully classic and sturdy, something that can be passed on to later generations. When you are thinking about what you need from a dining table set, there are many reasons to consider, so make a list of the most important things to you.

Once you have chosen a particular style of dining room furniture you may also (depending on the range ) have a choice of stains. Stains can vary in color and can really help to blend with the color scheme of your room, equally the wood can be re-stained a different shade perhaps when you have your next makeover.

When you are thinking about oak dining room furniture, you will need to consider what your needs are. Oak tables and chairs are ideal especially when you are looking for something that will be both sturdy and beautiful.

The grain of oak is warm and quite lovely, and whether it has been stained or not, you will see that that the real beauty of this wood come through.

Once you have owned pieces of solid oak furniture, you really start to appreciate how heavy it is, and how long it will last especially compared to many mass produced modern furniture that is nothing more than veneer on compressed board in a lot of instances.

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The Wave, In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean

Casey follows a unique tribe of extreme surfers as they seek to conquer the holy grail of their sport, a 100-foot wave.

Wave

A wordless picture book shows a little girl's first experiences at the beach, as she goes from being afraid of the roaring waves to playing on the shore while ...

Wood, Craft, Culture, History

A cultural history of the ubiquitous material profiles its numerous varieties and uses throughout the ages, discussing the role of wood in the shaping and ...