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Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics: Physical and Numerical Aspects

Autor Benoit Cushman-Roisin, Jean-Marie Beckers
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 11 oct 2011
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.

  • Combines both physical and numerical aspects of geophysical fluid dynamics into a single affordable volume
  • Explores contemporary topics such as the Greenhouse Effect, global warming and the El Nino Southern Oscillation
  • Biographical and historical notes at the ends of chapters trace the intellectual development of the field
  • Recipient of the 2010 Wernaers Prize, awarded each year by the National Fund for Scientific Research of Belgium (FNR-FNRS)
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780120887590
ISBN-10: 0120887592
Pagini: 875
Ilustrații: 1
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 36 mm
Greutate: 1.25 kg
Ediția:2nd edition.
Editura: Elsevier

Public țintă

First-year graduate students and upper-level undergraduates in meteorology, oceanography, civil/environmental engineering, along with researchers and professionals in related fields who require a solid introduction to geophysical fluid dynamics

Cuprins

I Fundamentals 1. Introduction 2. The Coriolis Force 3. Equations of Fluid Motion 4. Equations Governing Geophysical Flows 5. Diffusive Processes 6. Transport and Fate
II Rotation Effects 7. Geostrophic Flows and Vorticity Dynamics 8. Ekman layer 9. Barotropic Waves 10. Barotropic Instability
III Stratification Effects 11. Stratification 12. Layered Models 13. Internal Waves 14. Turbulence in Stratified Fluids
IV Combined Rotation and Stratification Effects 15. Dynamics of Stratified Rotating Flows 16. Quasi-Geostrophic Dynamics 17. Instabilities of Rotating Stratified Flows 18. Fronts, Jets and Vortices
V Special Topics 19. Atmospheric General Circulation 20. Oceanic General Circulation 21. Equatorial Dynamics 22. Data Assimilation
VI Web-site information
Appendix A: Elements of Fluid Mechanics B: Wave Kinematics C:  Recapitulation of Numerical Schemes


Recenzii

"...clear, informative, and ambitious...a unique and well-respected approach to dynamic meteorology and physical oceanography...I would recommend this book to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and others for self-study or reference." --Pure and Applied Geophysics
"...clear, informative, and ambitious...a unique and well-respected approach to dynamic meteorology and physical oceanography...I would recommend this book to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and others for self-study or reference." --Pure and Applied Geophysics
"This book…is one of the best books introducing the subject matter. The physics underlying the different phenomena of interest to geophysical fluid dynamics is concisely explained…Several problems, questions and exercises are given at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend this to undergraduate students, however, graduate students will also benefit from the material presented." --Contemporary Physics, January 29, 2013
"Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamicsis one of the best books introducing the subject matter. The physics underlying the different phenomena of interest to geophysical fluid dynamics is concisely explained…I highly recommend this to undergraduate students, however, graduate students will also benefit from the material presented."--Contemporary Physics, Volume 54, Issue 1

Descriere

Provides an introductory-level exploration of geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD), the principles governing air and water flows on large terrestrial scales. This title explores contemporary topics of climate dynamics and equatorial dynamics including the Greenhouse Effect, global warming, and the El Nino Southern Oscillation.