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Analysis of Wind Fluctuations Using the Orthogonal Wavelet Transform

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This paper presents a study of velocity fluctuations occurring in the stably stratified atmospheric boundary layer over an Antarctic ice shelf. The approach is based on wavelet analysis which has advantages over conventional Fourier analysis. Two case studies are presented, comprising: ‘pure’ turbulent flow and a large amplitude solitary wave.

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  1. Dynamics Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sheffield, Mappin Street, Sheffield, S1 3JD, England

    W.J. Staszewski & K. Worden

  2. School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sheffield, Hicks Building, Sheffield, S3 7RH, England

    J.M. Rees

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Staszewski, W., Worden, K. & Rees, J. Analysis of Wind Fluctuations Using the Orthogonal Wavelet Transform. Flow, Turbulence and Combustion 59, 205–218 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1001183421720

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