Internal waves
Internal waves transport energy and momentum as they propagate within a stratified fluid and they generate turbulence where they break. Thus, for example, they pose a hazard to air traffic through the generation of clear-air turbulence, but they also benefit biological systems through energetic mixing. This session will focus upon interactions of internal waves with topography, turbulence and convective systems as examined through observations, numerical simulations and laboratory experiments. The colour schlieren image that links to this write-up was provided by Greg Ivey of U. Western Australia, who will give an invited talk as part of the session.