Research progress on horizontal propagation of near-inertial waves in mesoscale eddies

ZHANG Furu; XIE Jinhan

doi:10.7638/kqdlxxb-2025.0039

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Research progress on horizontal propagation of near-inertial waves in mesoscale eddies

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- Research progress on horizontal propagation of near-inertial waves in mesoscale eddies
- Vol. 43, Issue 6, Pages: 111-119(2025)
- 作者机构：
  
  1. 北京林业大学理学院,北京,100083
  2. 北京大学工学院，湍流与复杂系统国家重点实验室,北京,100871
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- DOI：10.7638/kqdlxxb-2025.0039
  CLC： P731.22;O351.2
- Published：2025
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张福如, 谢金翰. 近惯性波在中尺度涡旋中的水平传播研究进展[J]. 空气动力学学报, 2025, 43(6): 111−119.

ZHANG Furu, XIE Jinhan. Research progress on horizontal propagation of near-inertial waves in mesoscale eddies[J]. 2025, 43(6): 111-119.
张福如, 谢金翰. 近惯性波在中尺度涡旋中的水平传播研究进展[J]. 空气动力学学报, 2025, 43(6): 111−119. DOI： 10.7638/kqdlxxb-2025.0039

ZHANG Furu, XIE Jinhan. Research progress on horizontal propagation of near-inertial waves in mesoscale eddies[J]. 2025, 43(6): 111-119. DOI： 10.7638/kqdlxxb-2025.0039.

摘要

近惯性波在海洋中的传播及其与中尺度涡旋的相互作用是物理海洋学中的重要课题。本文综述了近惯性波传播的研究进展，重点关注了其在反气旋区聚集的相关研究。首先，回顾了早期的观测和理论研究，包括“捕获”和“强色散”两个动力学区域的划分。随后，重点介绍了Young-Ben Jelloul （YBJ）这一开创性理论模型，该模型无需Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin近似所要求的空间尺度分离假设，为研究近惯性波传播提供了新的工具。在此基础上，详细讨论了基于YBJ模型的研究成果，重点关注了近惯性波在反气旋区聚集的尺度依赖性，其物理机制通过与量子力学中守恒定律和不确定关系的类比研究而得到深入阐释。最后，展望了未来的研究方向，强调了非线性效应、流场数据分析等研究对深入理解近惯性波传播的重要性。

Abstract

Near-inertial wave propagation in the ocean and its interaction with mesoscale eddies represent a fundamental research focus in physical oceanography. This paper reviews research progress on near-inertial wave propagation

with particular emphasis on its concentration in anticyclones. We first revisit early observational and theoretical studies

highlighting the two dynamic regimes: "trapping" and "strong dispersion". The pioneering theoretical model by Young and Ben Jelloul (YBJ) is then introduced. Distinct from the Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin approximation that mandates spatial scale separation

the YBJ framework provides a novel paradigm for understanding the interaction between near-inertial waves and mesoscale features. On this basis

this paper discusses key research findings derived from YBJ in detail

paying particular attention to the scale dependence of near-inertial wave concentration in anticyclones

whose physical mechanism has been deeply elucidated through analogous studies with quantum mechanical conservation laws and uncertainty principles. Finally

future research directions are outlined

emphasizing the importance of nonlinear effects investigations and flow field data analyses to advance understanding of near-inertial wave propagation.

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