The Generation and Propagation of Wind- and Tide-Induced Near-Inertial Waves in the Ocean

Near-inertial waves (NIWs), a special form of internal waves with a frequency close to the local Coriolis frequency, are ubiquitous in the ocean. NIWs play a crucial role in ocean mixing, influencing energy transport, climate change, and biogeochemistry. This manuscript briefly reviews the generatio...

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Main Authors: Yang Li, Zhao Xu, Xianqing Lv
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/9/1565