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A multi-mode approximation to wave scattering by ice sheets of varying thickness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 May 2007

L. G. BENNETTS ,
N. R. T. BIGGS  and
D. PORTER
L. G. BENNETTS
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, The University of Reading, PO Box 220, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AX, UK
N. R. T. BIGGS
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, The University of Reading, PO Box 220, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AX, UK
D. PORTER
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, The University of Reading, PO Box 220, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AX, UK
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Abstract

The problem of linear wave scattering by an ice sheet of variable thickness floating on water of variable quiescent depth is considered by applying the Rayleigh–Ritz method in conjunction with a variational principle. By using a multi-mode expansion to approximate the velocity potential that represents the fluid motion, Porter & Porter (J. Fluid Mech. vol. 509, 2004, p. 145) is extended and the solution of the problem may be obtained to any desired accuracy. Explicit solution methods are formulated for waves that are obliquely incident on two-dimensional geometry, comparisons are made with existing work and a range of new examples that includes both total and partial ice-cover is considered.

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Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 579 , 25 May 2007 , pp. 413 - 443
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007

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