We consider the three-dimensional Boussinesq equations, and obtain an Osgood type regularity criterion in terms of the velocity gradient.

A source function method for the generation of waves internal to Boussinesq model grid boundaries (Wei G, Kirby JT, Sinha A. Generation of waves in Boussinesq models using a source function method. Coastal Engng 1999;36:271–299) is generalized to account for the presence of a strong current, for application to wave-current interaction problems. The method is also modified to eliminate waves pro...

We study asymptotic behavior of the global attractors to the Boussinesq system for Rayleigh-B enard convection at large Prandtl number. In particular, we show that the global attractors to the Boussinesq system for Rayleigh-B enard convection converge to that of the in nite Prandtl number model for convection as the Prandtl number approaches in nity. This o ers partial justi cation of the in ni...

A combined laboratory and numerical investigation of the purging of density stabilized basins has been undertaken. The laboratory investigation was carried out in a flume into which a false floor containing a cavity filled with dense fluid was set. The fluid in the cavity was then set into motion and ultimately purged by a fresh water overflow. The experiment was simulated numerically by a dire...

We consider linear instability of solitary waves of several classes of dispersive long wave models. They include generalizations of KDV, BBM, regularized Boussinesq equations, with general dispersive operators and nonlinear terms. We obtain criteria for the existence of exponentially growing solutions to the linearized problem. The novelty is that we dealt with models with nonlocal dispersive t...

In this Letter, we study (2 + 1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation and (3 + 1)-dimensional KP equation by using the new generalized transformation in Homogeneous Balance Method (HBM). As a result, many explicit exact solutions, which contain new solitary wave solutions, periodic wave solutions and the combined formal solitary wave solutions and periodic wave solutions, are obtained.  2002 Elsevi...

The water wave theory traditionally assumes the fluid to be perfect, thus neglecting all effects of the viscosity. However, the explanation of several experimental data sets requires the explicit inclusion of dissipative effects. In order to meet these practical problems, the theory of visco-potential flows has been developed (see P.-F. Liu & A. Orfila [42] and D. Dutykh & F. Dias [25]). Then, ...

We investigate the stability of a barotropic vorticity monopole whose stream function is a Gaussian function of the radial coordinate. The model is based on the inviscid Boussinesq equations. The vortex is assumed to exist on an f -plane, in an environment with constant, stable density stratification. In the unstratified, nonrotating case, we find growth rates that increase monotonically with i...

In this work the Melnikov method for perturbed Hamiltonian wave equations is considered in order to determine possible chaotic behaviour in the systems. The backbone of the analysis is the multi-symplectic formulation of the unperturbed PDE and its further reduction to travelling waves. In the multi-symplectic approach two separate symplectic operators are introduced for the spatial and tempora...

(2005). Focusing of an inertia-gravity wave packet by a baroclinic shear flow. Copyright and Moral Rights for the articles on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copyright owners. For more information on Open Research Online's data policy on reuse of materials please consult the policies page. Abstract We investigate the interaction of a small-amplitude internal gravit...