Broadband Ocean Waves Dynamics and Statistics Involving Wind Forcing and Dissipation by Breaking Through a Multilayer Model

Explore ocean wave dynamics through a comprehensive lecture examining the complex interplay between wind forcing, wave interactions, and energy dissipation in marine environments. Delve into the fundamental physics governing ocean wave statistics, where energy input from wind, weakly non-linear wave interactions, and energy dissipation from wave breaking create a delicate balance that shapes oceanic conditions. Learn about an innovative multilayer numerical framework that extends beyond traditional single-layer Saint-Venant systems to incorporate multi-layer, non-hydrostatic formulations of the Navier-Stokes equations, enabling detailed resolution of broadband wave fields under realistic conditions including wave breaking and wind forcing. Examine the resulting wave spectra patterns, analyze wave breaking statistics, and understand upper ocean turbulence characteristics across both steady-state and evolving wave fields over extended time periods spanning several hundred peak wave periods. Gain insights into cutting-edge computational approaches that bridge theoretical fluid mechanics with practical oceanographic applications, providing a deeper understanding of how complex wave systems behave in natural marine environments.