Benoit Cushman-Roisin,
Benoit (Professor of Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, USA) Cushman-Roisin,
Jean-Marie Beckers,
Jean-Marie (University of Liege, Belgium) Beckers
e.a.
Elsevier Science
e druk, 2011
9780120887590
Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Physical and Numerical Aspects
Specificaties
Gebonden, blz.
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Engels
Elsevier Science |
e druk, 2011
ISBN13: 9780120887590
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
International Geophysics
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Samenvatting
Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics provides an introductory-level exploration of geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD), the principles governing air and water flows on large terrestrial scales. Physical principles are illustrated with the aid of the simplest existing models, and the computer methods are shown in juxtaposition with the equations to which they apply. It explores contemporary topics of climate dynamics and equatorial dynamics, including the Greenhouse Effect, global warming, and the El Nino Southern Oscillation.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780120887590
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Uitgever:Elsevier Science
Serie:International Geophysics
Inhoudsopgave
I Fundamentals <br>1. Introduction<br>2. The Coriolis Force<br>3. Equations of Fluid Motion<br>4. Equations Governing Geophysical Flows<br>5. Diffusive Processes<br>6. Transport and Fate<br><br>II Rotation Effects<br>7. Geostrophic Flows and Vorticity Dynamics<br>8. Ekman layer<br>9. Barotropic Waves<br>10. Barotropic Instability<br><br>III Stratification Effects<br>11. Stratification<br>12. Layered Models<br>13. Internal Waves<br>14. Turbulence in Stratified Fluids<br><br>IV Combined Rotation and Stratification Effects<br>15. Dynamics of Stratified Rotating Flows<br>16. Quasi-Geostrophic Dynamics<br>17. Instabilities of Rotating Stratified Flows<br>18. Fronts, Jets and Vortices<br><br>V Special Topics<br>19. Atmospheric General Circulation<br>20. Oceanic General Circulation<br>21. Equatorial Dynamics<br>22. Data Assimilation<br><br>VI Web-site information<br><br>Appendix<br>A: Elements of Fluid Mechanics<br>B: Wave Kinematics<br>C: Recapitulation of Numerical Schemes