Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Physical and Numerical Aspects

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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.

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ISBN13:9780120887590

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:gebonden

Aantal pagina's:875

Uitgever:Elsevier Science

Druk:2

Verschijningsdatum:12-10-2011

Hoofdrubriek:Wetenschap en techniek

Serie:International Geophysics

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Inhoudsopgave

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