Numerical Evaluation on Tank Effect in a Pseudo-Scale Air-Sea Two-Layer Experimental Model

Abstract

The effect of existence of a tank in the pseudo-scale model experimental system is investigated by numerical simulation using the FDTD method. Comparison of simulation results for three models including with-tank and no-tank models, confirms that there is no effect of the tank on the electric field distribution at the sea surface, except near the tank wall. It is also observed that raising the water level and decreasing the air volume inside the tank can slightly reduce the effect of the electric field in the air penetrating the tank wall.