A systematic, unifying approach to the dynamics of the ocean and atmosphere is given in this book, with emphasis on the larger-scale motions (from a few kilometers to global scale). The foundations of the subject (the equations of state and dynamical equations) are covered in some detail, so that students with training in mathematics should find it a self-contained text. Knowledge of fluid mechanics is helpful but not essential. Simple mathematical models are used to demonstrate the fundamental dynamical principles with plentiful illustrations from field and laboratory.
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In this important new work, Dr. Gill provides a unified, comprehensive approach to the study of oceanic and atmospheric circulations. He explains how atmospheric and oceanic circulations are ultimately driven by solar energy and covers the study of observed distributions of physical quantities, including temperature. Concise treatments of basic hydrostatics and thermodynamics are also provided.
This instructive work uses simple mathematical models to illustrate fundamental dynamical principles, enabling scholars from diverse disciplines to understand complex theory. Furthermore, the equations of state and dynamical equations are covered in detail, making this a self-contained text for those with advanced mathematical training. The extensive bibliography and index and the historical information included make this volume useful reading for researchers, as well as a valuable text for both undergraduate and graduate students in meteorology, oceanography, and geophysical fluid dynamics.
This instructive work uses simple mathematical models to illustrate fundamental dynamical principles, enabling scholars from diverse disciplines to understand complex theory. Furthermore, the equations of state and dynamical equations are covered in detail, making this a self-contained text for those with advanced mathematical training. The extensive bibliography and index and the historical information included make this volume useful reading for researchers, as well as a valuable text for both undergraduate and graduate students in meteorology, oceanography, and geophysical fluid dynamics.
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This book on ocean and atmosphere dynamics has been a classic ever since its appearance and there are various reasons. It is written in an extremely lucid style, it covers most of the standard material of the field, and gets the balance between mathematical integrity and simplicity exactely right. I found it a pleasure to read it.
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internal plus potential energy, shallow homogeneous layer, isallobaric part, nonrotating range, isallobaric wind, long planetary waves, internal wave spectrum, potential vorticity equation, progressive internal wave, eastward undercurrent, continuously stratified ocean, eastward group velocity, ageostrophic motion, first baroclinic mode, ageostrophic velocity, nonrotating case, group velocity relative, minimum albedo, perfect diatomic gas, perturbation potential vorticity, zonal channel, anticyclonic sense, homogeneous inviscid fluid, equatorial beta plane, geostrophic part Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Atlantic, Effects of Side Boundaries, Gulf Stream, North Sea, Indian Ocean, Moving Fluid, Pacific Ocean, Black Sea, West Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, North Pacific, Transfer of Properties, Drake Passage, Smithsonian Meteorological Tables, American Geophysical Union, Greenland Sea, North America, Lake Michigan, Somali Current, Agulhas Current, English Channel, Lake Ontario, South America, Weddell Sea, Air-Sea Velocity New!
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internal plus potential energy, shallow homogeneous layer, isallobaric part, nonrotating range, isallobaric wind, long planetary waves, internal wave spectrum, potential vorticity equation, progressive internal wave, eastward undercurrent, continuously stratified ocean, eastward group velocity, ageostrophic motion, first baroclinic mode, ageostrophic velocity, nonrotating case, group velocity relative, minimum albedo, perfect diatomic gas, perturbation potential vorticity, zonal channel, anticyclonic sense, homogeneous inviscid fluid, equatorial beta plane, geostrophic part Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Atlantic, Effects of Side Boundaries, Gulf Stream, North Sea, Indian Ocean, Moving Fluid, Pacific Ocean, Black Sea, West Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, North Pacific, Transfer of Properties, Drake Passage, Smithsonian Meteorological Tables, American Geophysical Union, Greenland Sea, North America, Lake Michigan, Somali Current, Agulhas Current, English Channel, Lake Ontario, South America, Weddell Sea, Air-Sea Velocity New!
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- Atlas of the World, 12th Edition by Oxford University Press in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Eddies in Marine Science (Topics in atmospheric and oceanographic sciences) by Allen Robinson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Climatic Atlas of the Indian Ocean: Upper Ocean Structure by Stefan Hastenrath in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Waves in Fluids (Cambridge Mathematical Library) by James Lighthill in Back Matter
- Surface and Colloid Science, Vol. 15 by Egon Matijevic in Back Matter
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- Principles of Ocean Physics (International Geophysics Series, Vol. 38) by John R. Apel on 16 pages
- Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Volume 65 (International Geophysics) by Judith A. Curry on 7 pages
- Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics, Volume 61 (International Geophysics) by Murry L. Salby on 5 pages
- An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Volume 48, Third Edition (International Geophysics) by James R. Holton on page 227, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- An Introduction to Atmospheric Gravity Waves, Volume 102 (International Geophysics) by Carmen J. Nappo on page 1, Back Matter, and page
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