Ocean Dynamics
Ocean Dynamics’ is a concise introduction to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics and the common approximations for geophysical fluid dynamics, presenting a comprehensive approach to large-scale ocean circulation theory. The book is written on the physical and mathemat...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2012, 2012
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2012 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Part I Fundamental Laws
- Preliminaries
- Conservation Laws for Moving Fluids
- Part II Common Approximations
- Approximations Derived from Mode Filtering
- Approximations Relating to Density Changes and Geometric Conditions
- Geostrophic and Quasi-Geostrophic Motions
- Part III Ocean Waves
- Sound Waves
- Gravity Waves
- Long Waves
- Lagrangian Theory of Ocean Waves
- Forced Waves
- Part IV Oceanic Turbulence and Eddies
- Small-Scale Turbulence
- Geostrophic Turbulence
- Part V Aspects of Ocean Circulation Theory
- Forcing of the Ocean
- The Wind-Driven Circulation
- The Meridional Overturning of the Oceans
- The Circulation of the Southern Ocean
- Part VI Appendix
- Mathematical Basics
- Models of the Ocean Circulation List of Symbols
- Index