Published November 9, 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

Geometric Lagrangian averaged Euler–Boussinesq and primitive equations

  • 1. Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN), University of Hamburg, D-20146 Hamburg (Germany)
  • 2. School of Engineering and Science, Jacobs University, D-28759 Bremen (Germany)

Description

In this article we derive the equations for a rotating stratified fluid governed by inviscid Euler–Boussinesq and primitive equations that account for the effects of the perturbations upon the mean. Our method is based on the concept of the geometric generalized Lagrangian mean recently introduced by Gilbert and Vanneste, combined with generalized Taylor and horizontal isotropy of fluctuations as turbulent closure hypotheses. The models we obtain arise as Euler–Poincaré equations and inherit from their parent systems conservation laws for energy and potential vorticity. They are structurally and geometrically similar to Euler–Boussinesq-α and primitive equations-α models, however feature a different regularizing second order operator. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1751-8121/aae1cb

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. A, Mathematical and Theoretical (Online)
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
45
Journal Page Range
[17 p.]
ISSN
1751-8121

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
52026295
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
CONSERVATION LAWS; EQUATIONS; FLUCTUATIONS; HYPOTHESIS; LAGRANGIAN FUNCTION; PERTURBATION THEORY
Descriptors DEC
FUNCTIONS; VARIATIONS