The interaction between ocean circulation and climate change has
been an active research frontier in Earth sciences in recent years.
Ocean circulation, and its related geophysical fluid dynamical
principles, are now taught at graduate level in many Earth and
atmospheric science departments. This is the first advanced
textbook to discuss both wind-driven and thermohaline-driven
processes - two important aspects of large-scale ocean circulation.
It provides a concise introduction to the dynamics and
thermodynamics of oceanic general circulation. This includes sea
water thermodynamics and the energetics of the ocean circulation;
an exhaustive theory of wind-driven circulation; thermohaline
circulation with discussions on water mass formation/erosion, deep
circulation, and the hydrological cycle; and interactions between
wind-driven and thermohaline circulation. Highly illustrated to
help the reader establish a clear mental picture of the physical
principles involved, the book is invaluable for advanced courses in
ocean circulation and as a reference for oceanographers and Earth
scientists.
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