The nonlinear evolution of unstable coupled equatorial ocean-atmosphere modes

In this paper we investigate whether observed intraseasonal variability in the equatorial Pacific can be attributed to finite amplitude waves resulting from unstable air-sea interactions. Within a Zebiak - Cane type model of the coupled equatorial ocean - atmosphere, the nonlinear equilibration of i...

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Main Authors: P. C. F. van der Vaart, H. A. Dijkstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 1998-01-01
Series:Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics
Online Access:http://www.nonlin-processes-geophys.net/5/39/1998/npg-5-39-1998.pdf