Description
A systematic, unifying approach to the dynamics of the ocean and atmosphere is given in this book, with emphasis on the larger-scale motions (from a few kilometers to global scale). The foundations of the subject (the equations of state and dynamical equations) are covered in some detail, so that students with training in mathematics should find it a self-contained text. Knowledge of fluid mechanics is helpful but not essential. Simple mathematical models are used to demonstrate the fundamental dynamical principles with plentiful illustrations from field and laboratory.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
680 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 12, 1982
Publisher
Academic Press
Editions
4 editions
ISBN-10
0122835220
ISBN-13
9780122835223