摘要： A reappraisal of wave theory from the beginning to the present day is made here. On the surface, the great progress in both theory and applications seems to be so successful that there would be no great challenge in wave studies anymore. On deeper examination, we found problems in many aspects of wave studies starting from the definition of frequency, the governing equations, the various source functions of wave models, the directional development of wind wavefield, the wave spectral form and finally the role of waves as they affect coastal and global ocean dynamics. This is a call for action for the wave research community. For future research, we have to consider these problems seriously and also to examine the basic physics of wave motion to determine their effects on other ocean dynamic processes quantitatively, rather than relying on parameterization in oceanic and geophysical applications. Key Points New concept of physically based instantaneous frequency are introduced Point out deficiencies of Fourier based nonlinear wave‐wave interaction analysis Note wave induced mixing can change ocean surface temperature on global scale 其他題名： J. Geophys. Res 出版者： Washington: Blackwell Publishing Ltd 出版日期： 2012-11 出處： Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres, 2012-11, Vol.117 (C11), p.n/a 資源來源： Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection 版權： 2012. American Geophysical Union. All Rights Reserved. 版權： Copyright American Geophysical Union 2012 識別號： ISSN: 0148-0227 識別號： ISSN: 2169-9275 識別號： ISSN: 2156-2202 識別號： EISSN: 2156-2202 識別號： EISSN: 2169-9291 識別號： DOI: 10.1029/2011JC007768
