Atmospheric undular bores

Math Ann. 2024;388(4):4011-4036. doi: 10.1007/s00208-023-02624-8. Epub 2023 Apr 29.

Abstract

We show that a recently-derived model for the propagation of nonlinear waves in the atmosphere admits undular bores as travelling-wave solutions. These solutions represent waves consisting of a damped oscillation behind a front that is preceded by a uniform breeze-type flow. The generation of such wave profiles requires a jump in the heat source across the leading front of the wave, a feature that is consistent with observations.

Keywords: 34C15; 35C07; 86A10.