Introduction to geophysical fluid dynamics : physical and numerical aspects /
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 wi...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Waltham, MA :
Academic Press,
©2011.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Series: | International geophysics series ;
v. 101. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| 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). |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xviii, 828 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 795-813) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780120887590 0120887592 0080916783 9780080916781 |