Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

By Joseph Pedlosky

Book Overview

This second edition of the widely acclaimed Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Joseph Pedlosky offers the reader a high-level, unified treatment of the theory of the dynamics of large-scale motions of the oceans and atmosphere. Revised and updated, it includes expanded discussions of * the fundamentals of geostrophic turbulence * the theory of wave-mean flow interaction * thermocline theory * finite amplitude barocline instability. From the reviews: "The author has done a masterful job in presenting the theory with the necessary mathematical foundation, while keeping the physical aspects in clear view...it is an outstanding introduction to a complex and important subject." GEOPHYSICS

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387907459
• ISBN13: 9780387907451
• Release Date: June 1984
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.