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Title:
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Wave-induced longitudinal vortices in a shallow current.
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Author:
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Huang, Zhenhua.; Mei, Chiang C.
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Copyright year:
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2006 |
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Abstract:
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An instability theory is presented for the initiation of longitudinal vortices due to waves interacting with a turbulent current in an open channel of finite depth. With a simple model of eddy viscosity the dimensionless shearing rate of the basic current is much weaker than the dimensionless velocity almost everywhere except near the bed. We shall show that in addition to the internal vortex force, a mean shear stress exists on the mean sea level, owing to nonlinear wave–current interactions, despite the absence of wind. This stress adds vertical vorticity to the interior and augments the vortex force mechanism of instability significantly. Effects of current strength and wave conditions on the unstable growth are studied by numerical examples. |
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Subject:
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DRNTU::Science::Geology. |
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Type:
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Journal Article |
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Series/ Journal Title:
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Journal of fluid mechanics |
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Rights:
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© 2006 Cambridge University Press.This paper was published in Journal of Fluid Mechanics and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of Cambridge University Press. The paper can be found at: [DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0022112005008360]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. |
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Version:
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Published version |
