ESS228
Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
Wave
Propagation and Reflection
(Figures from IRI)
qIt takes Kevin wave (phase speed = 2.9 m/s) about 70 days to cross the Pacific basin (17,760km).
qIt takes Rossby wave about 200 days (phase speed = 0.93 m/s) to cross the Pacific basin.
equatorial Kelvin wave
coastal Kelvin waves
