Introduction to geophysical fluid dynamics : physical and numerical aspects / Benoit Cushman-Roisin, Jean-Marie Beckers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cushman-Roisin, Benoit, 1954-

Contributor:

Beckers, Jean-Marie.

Series:

International geophysics series ; v. 101.

International geophysics series ; v. 101

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fluid dynamics.

Geophysics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 828 p.) : ill.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Other Title:

Geophysical fluid dynamics

Place of Publication:

Waltham, Mass. : Academic Press, c2011.

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 Nino 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 Nino 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).

Contents:

Part 1, Fundamentals: Introduction ; The Coriolis force ; Equations of fluid motion ; Equations governing geophysical flows ; Diffusive processes ; Transport and fate

Part 2, Rotation effects: Geostrophic flows and vorticity dynamics ; The Ekman layer ; Barotropic waves ; Barotropic instability

Part 3, Stratification effects: Stratification ; Layered models ; Internal waves ; Turbulence in stratified fluids

Part 4, Combined rotation and stratification effects: Dynamics of stratified rotating flows ; Quasi-geostrophic dynamics ; Instabilities of rotating stratified flows ; Fronts, jets and vortices

Part 5, Special topics: Atmospheric general circulation ; Oceanic general circulation ; Equatorial dynamics ; Data assimilation

Part 6, Web site information: Elements of fluid mechanics ; Wave kinematics ; Recapitulation of numerical schemes.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 795-813) and index.

ISBN:

1-283-27593-7

9786613275936

0-08-091678-3

OCLC:

760173075