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2nd ed. |
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1 online resource (xviii, 828 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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| Series |
International geophysics series ; v. 101 |
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International geophysics series ; v. 101.
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| Summary |
This book 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 Niño 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 Niño 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). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 795-813) and index. |
| Contents |
Part 1, Fundamentals: Introduction ; The Coriolis force ; Equations of fluid motion ; Equations governing geophysical flows ; Diffusive processes ; Transport and fate -- Part 2, Rotation effects: Geostrophic flows and vorticity dynamics ; The Ekman layer ; Barotropic waves ; Barotropic instability -- Part 3, Stratification effects: Stratification ; Layered models ; Internal waves ; Turbulence in stratified fluids -- Part 4, Combined rotation and stratification effects: Dynamics of stratified rotating flows ; Quasi-geostrophic dynamics ; Instabilities of rotating stratified flows ; Fronts, jets and vortices -- Part 5, Special topics: Atmospheric general circulation ; Oceanic general circulation ; Equatorial dynamics ; Data assimilation -- Part 6, Web site information: Elements of fluid mechanics ; Wave kinematics ; Recapitulation of numerical schemes. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Fluid dynamics.
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Geophysics.
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Hydrodynamics |
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Dynamique des fluides.
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Géophysique.
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geophysics.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- General.
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SCIENCE -- Physics -- Geophysics.
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Fluid dynamics
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Geophysics
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| Added Author |
Beckers, Jean-Marie.
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| Spine Title |
Geophysical fluid dynamics |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Cushman-Roisin, Benoit, 1954- Introduction to geophysical fluid dynamics. 2nd ed. Waltham, MA : Academic Press, ©2011 9780120887590 (OCoLC)751829434 |
| ISBN |
9780120887590 (electronic bk.) |
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0120887592 (electronic bk.) |
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0080916783 (electronic bk.) |
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9780080916781 (electronic bk.) |
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9786613275936 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000048718159 |
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CHDSB 005989267 |
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DEBBG BV039829575 |
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DEBBG BV042306752 |
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DEBSZ 367770229 |
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DEBSZ 372704670 |
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DEBSZ 431063516 |
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DEBSZ 44926811X |
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DEBSZ 482464437 |
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NZ1 15189772 |
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UKMGB 017585740 |
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