While ocean waves are the most visible example of oceanic mixing
processes, this macroscale mixing process represents but one end of
the spectrum of mixing processes operating in the ocean. At the
scale of a typical phytoplanktoic diatom or larval fish inhabiting
these seas, the most important mixing processes occur on the
molecular scale - at the scale of turbulence. Physical-biological
interactions at this scale are of paramount importance to the
productivity of the seas (fisheries) and the heat balance that
controls large scale ocean climate phenomena such as El Nino and
tornadoes. This book grew out of the need for a comprehensive
treatment of the diverse elements of geophysical fluid flow at the
microscale. Kantha and Clayson have arranged a logial exposition of
the various mixing processes operating within and between the
oceans and its boundaries with the atmosphere and ocean floor. The
authors' intent is to develop a volume that would provide a
comprehensive treatment of the fundamental elements of ocean mixing
so that students, academics, and professional fluid dynamicists and
oceanographers can access this essential information from one
source. This volume will serve as both a valuable reference tool
for mathematically inclined limnologists, oceanographers and fluid
modelers.
* Simple models of oceanic and atmospheric boundary layers are
discussed
* Comprehensive and up-to-date review
* Useful for graduate level course
* Essential for modeling the oceans and the atmosphere
* Color Plates"
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