Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Symmetry
This special issue belongs to the section "C: Physics".
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Symmetry”, is dedicated to the publication of novel results on the symmetry in three/two-dimensional vortex and/or wave structures and their dynamics in rotating stratified/barotropic flows. Papers on layer-wise models of vortex and wave dynamics are also invited. Papers focusing on their generation mechanism, stability, evolution, and interactions; on their relationship with smaller-scale flows; and on their effects on tracer transport are solicited. Papers should preferably provide elements of mathematical theories in these contexts, but can also rely on extensive numerical modelling or data analysis.
The aim of this Issue is to provide readers with an overview of recent progress in this field, with application to the dynamics of planetary oceans and atmospheres.
Dr. Mikhail A. Sokolovskiy
Prof. Dr. Xavier Carton
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- theoretical and numerical studies of symmetric vortex and wave dynamics
- role of potential vorticity concentrations in rotating and stratified flow dynamics
- vortex/wave stability and/or evolution under external forcing
- nonlinear interaction between vortices/waves
- instability of flows with initial symmetry or developing symmetry
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Published Papers
Symmetry - ISSN 2073-8994