fluid dynamics, Airy wave theory (often referred to as linear wave theory) gives a linearised description of the propagation of gravity waves on the surface...

meridian of the planet Airy wave theory, a linear theory describing the propagation of "gravity waves" on the surface of a fluid Airy disk, a diffraction...

at fourth order do contributions deviating from first-order theory – i.e. Airy wave theory – appear. Up to third order the orbital velocity field u = ∇Φ...

group speed depend on the dispersion relation, and are derived from Airy wave theory as: ω2=gktanh(kh),cp=ωkandcg=12cp[1+kh1−tanh2⁡(kh)tanh(kh)]{\displaystyle...

any surface wave. (e.g. ) Upper shoreface — above wave base Lower shoreface — below wave base Airy wave theory Dispersion (water waves) Waves and shallow...

tension effects in Airy wave theory and capillary wave. The simplest propagating wave of unchanging form is a sine wave. A sine wave with water surface...

may be neglected. Airy wave theory — has full frequency dispersion, so valid for arbitrary depth and wavelength, but is a linear theory without amplitude...

crater Airy named in his honour. Airy wave theory is the linear theory for the propagation of gravity waves on the surface of a fluid. The Airy functions...

This is a list of wave topics. Contents:  Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...

{\displaystyle \omega } . Airy wave theory – Fluid dynamics theory on the propagation of gravity waves Breaking wave – Wave that becomes unstable as a...

Electromagnetic wave equation, describes electromagnetic wave propagation Microwave, a form of electromagnetic radiation Airy wave theory, in fluid dynamics...

as well as scientific controlled waves in the same facility. Water tunnel (hydrodynamic) Airy wave theory Ocean waves Ripple tank Shallow water equations...

Hagen–Poiseuille equation. 1841 – George Biddell Airy publishes the first correct formulation of Airy wave theory of water waves. 1842 – Christian Doppler introduces...

Sxx for traveling periodic waves can be determined from the properties of surface gravity waves according to Airy wave theory: S x x = ( 2 c g c p − 1 2...

wave intensity in Earth's oceans including those associated with anthropogenic global warming. Oceans portal Airy wave theory – Fluid dynamics theory...

gravity). Under typical conditions, however, the movement of waves is described by Airy wave theory, which posits that fluid motion is roughly irrotational...

turbulence. Everything discussed here is based on the linear theory of an ideal fluid, cf. Airy wave theory. Parts of the pattern may be obscured by the effects...

Bi(x) Airy points. Airy stress functions Airy transform Airy wave theory. Airy zeta function Airy–Heiskanen model, see "Airy hypothesis". Airy, a crater...

In optics, the Airy disk (or Airy disc) and Airy pattern are descriptions of the best-focused spot of light that a perfect lens with a circular aperture...

and amplitudes in the tens of meters. Rossby Waves Rossby waves, or planetary waves are huge, slow waves generated in the troposphere by temperature differences...

In contrast to the above Gaussian wave packet, it has been observed that a particular wave function based on Airy functions, propagates freely without...

oceanography Waves Airy wave theory Ballantine scale Benjamin–Feir instability Boussinesq approximation Breaking wave Clapotis Cnoidal wave Cross sea Dispersion...

oceanography Waves Airy wave theory Ballantine scale Benjamin–Feir instability Boussinesq approximation Breaking wave Clapotis Cnoidal wave Cross sea Dispersion...

oceanography Waves Airy wave theory Ballantine scale Benjamin–Feir instability Boussinesq approximation Breaking wave Clapotis Cnoidal wave Cross sea Dispersion...

that a wave travels through. Examples of waves are sound waves, light, water waves and periodic electrical signals in a conductor. A sound wave is a variation...

oceanography Waves Airy wave theory Ballantine scale Benjamin–Feir instability Boussinesq approximation Breaking wave Clapotis Cnoidal wave Cross sea Dispersion...

the Airy linewidth Δ ν A i r y {\displaystyle \Delta \nu _{\rm {Airy}}} and the Airy finesse F A i r y {\displaystyle {\mathcal {F}}_{\rm {Airy}}} ....

ramp above the fair weather wave base, the middle ramp, above the storm wave base, the outer ramp, below the storm wave base. In distally steepened ramps...

then already been proposed, in 1855, one by George Airy and the other by John Henry Pratt. The Airy hypothesis was later refined by the Finnish geodesist...

spatial vacuum, provided the theoretical medium that was required by wave theories of light. The aether hypothesis was the topic of considerable debate...