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This monograph aims at presenting a unified approach to numerical
modeling of tsunami as long waves based on finite difference
methods for 1D, 2D and 3D generation processes, propagation, and
runup. Many practical examples give insight into the relationship
between long wave physics and numerical solutions and allow readers
to quickly pursue and develop specific topics in greater depth. The
aim of this book is to start from basics and then continue into
applications. This approach should serve well the needs of
researchers and students of physics, physical oceanography,
ocean/civil engineers, computer science, and emergency management
staff. Chapter 2 is particularly valuable as it fully describes the
application of finite-difference methods to the study of long waves
by demonstrating how physical properties of water waves, especially
phase velocity, are connected to the chosen numerical algorithm.
Basic notions of numerical methods, i.e. approximation of the
relevant differential equations, stability of the numerical scheme,
and computational errors are explained through application to long
waves. Finite-difference methods are further developed in major
chapters to deal with complex problems that arise in the study of
recent tsunamis.
While there are several excellent books dealing with numerical
analysis and analytical theory, students and faculty in numerical
applications to ocean dynamics have to sift through hundreds of
references. This monograph is an attempt to partly rectify this
situation. Major chapters (II, III and IV) deal first with the
basics and then go on to various applications. Instead of covering
the vast field of ocean dynamics, this book focuses on transport
equations (diffusion and advection), shallow water phenomena -
tides, storm surges and tsunamis; three-dimensional time dependent
oceanic motion; natural oscillations; and steady state phenomena.
The aim of this book is two-fold; it gives an introduction to the
application of finite-difference methods to ocean dynamics, and it
also reviews more complex methods.
While there are several excellent books dealing with numerical
analysis and analytical theory, one has to practically sift through
hundreds of references. This monograph is an attempt to partly
rectify this situation. It aims to introduce the application of
finite-difference methods to ocean dynamics as well as review other
complex methods. Systematically presented, the monograph first
gives a detailed account of the basics and then go on to discuss
the various applications. Recognising the impossibility of covering
the entire field of ocean dynamics, the writers have chosen to
focus on transport equations (diffusion and advection), shallow
water phenomena - tides, storm surges and tsunamis,
three-dimensional time dependent oceanic motion, natural
oscillations, and steady state phenomena. The many aspects covered
by this book makes it an indispensable handbook and reference
source to both professionals and students of this field.
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