An equatorial boundary layer
1972 ◽
Vol 56
(2)
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pp. 193-200
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The singularity of the Ekman layer at the equator of a rotating gravitating sphere makes it difficult to satisfy a prescribed stress boundary condition at the surface of a layer of liquid on the sphere. The equations of motion are investigated for a homogeneous ocean with vertical and lateral eddy viscosities. The horizontal Coriolis terms are not neglected. A linear equation for the boundary layer is obtained and a solution of the equation for the boundary-layer part of the velocity field is found in closed form. This is valid in a parameter range which includes the previous solutions of Stewartson and Gill as limiting cases.
2020 ◽
Vol 202
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pp. 729-744
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2013 ◽
Vol 2013
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pp. 1-12
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2003 ◽
Vol 129
(7)
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pp. 651-658
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