Linear double-diffusive-inertial instability at the equator

Journal of Fluid Mechanics

Volumn 395, Issue , 1999, Pages 295-319

  Edwards, N R ^a   Richards, K J ^a  

^a NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0012799649     PISSN: 00221120     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0022112099006023     Document Type: Article

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