Browsing Mathematics (Faculty of) by Subject "Fluid Dynamics"
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The Effects of Confinement on Kelvin-Helmholtz Billows
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-15)Turbulence is one of the most interesting and important, yet poorly understood, aspects of fluid mechanics. The transition from an unstable laminar flow to a fully turbulent flow can follow many paths depending on the ... -
Examination of Parametric Subharmonic Instability of K₁ Internal Tides Generated by Tidal Flow over a Ridge
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-26)Internal gravity waves are thought to be a predominant source of mixing in the Earth's oceans. Here, we explore the interplay between two phenomena experienced by internal gravity waves - parametric subharmonic instability ... -
The Instability of Mesoscale Jets in Idealized Two-Layer Models
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-06)The rotating shallow water (RSW) equations have been used extensively in oceanographic literature to model dynamical elements of the world’s oceans and atmosphere at large scales. The RSW model is a simple and useful model ... -
Stability of Coastal Jets: Linear Stability Calculations and Nonlinear Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-16)In this thesis, a new numerical ocean model, Tempest, has been developed for application to simple process studies of large-scale ocean dynamics. This model allows for hydrostatic, non-hydrostatic, quasi-hydrostatic, and ...