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Ocean Dynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012) Loot Price: R6,156
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Ocean Dynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012): Dirk Olbers, Jurgen Willebrand, Carsten Eden

Ocean Dynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012)

Dirk Olbers, Jurgen Willebrand, Carsten Eden

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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 mathematical level of graduate students in theoretical courses of physical oceanography, meteorology and environmental physics. An extensive bibliography and index, extensive side notes and recommendations for further reading, and a comparison with the specific atmospheric physics where applicable, makes this volume also a useful reading for researchers. Each of the four parts of the book - fundamental laws, common approximations, ocean waves, oceanic turbulence and eddies, and selected aspects of ocean dynamics - starts with elementary considerations, blending then classical topics with more advanced developments of fluid mechanics and theoretical oceanography. The last part covers the theory of the global wind-driven circulation in homogeneous and stratified regimes, the circulation and overturning in the Southern Ocean, and the global meridional overturning and thermohaline-driven circulation. Emphasis is placed on simple physical models rather than access to extensive numerical results, enabling students to understand and reproduce the complex theory mostly by analytical means. All equations and models are derived in detail and illustrated by numerous figures. The appendix provides short excursions into the mathematical background, such as vector analysis, statistics, and differential equations

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Imprint: Springer-Verlag
Country of origin: Germany
Release date: August 2016
First published: 2012
Authors: Dirk Olbers • Jurgen Willebrand • Carsten Eden
Dimensions: 254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 703
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012
ISBN-13: 978-3-662-50605-9
Categories: Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Geophysics
Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas)
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LSN: 3-662-50605-X
Barcode: 9783662506059

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