One-dimensional weakly nonlinear model equations for Rossby waves

David Henry, Rossen Ivanov

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Abstract

In this study we explore several possibilities for modelling weakly nonlinear Rossby waves in fluid of constant depth, which propagate predominantly in one direction. The model equations obtained include the BBM equation, as well as the integrable KdV and Degasperis-Procesi equations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3025-3034
Number of pages10
JournalDiscrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems- Series A
Volume34
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2014

Keywords

  • BBM equation
  • Camassa-holm equation
  • Degasperis-Procesi equation
  • Kdv equation
  • Long waves
  • Nonlinear waves
  • Rossby waves
  • Solitons

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