Introduction to Physical Oceanography

Book Overview

Written by a renowned fluid dynamicist specializing in computational methods (particularly in turbulence), this introductory text addresses the subject of dynamic oceanography from a mathematical approach, beginning with the basic equations of motion in integral form and covering geostropic flow, barotropic and baroclinic ocean circulations, vorticity, and the astronomical tides.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563962101
• ISBN13: 9781563962103
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: American Institute of Physics
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"