Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Physical and Numerical Aspects

Benoit Cushman-Roisin, Jean-Marie Beckers

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2011
• Print ISBN:
  9780120887590
• eBook ISBN:
  9780080916781
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Fluid Mechanics

Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics provides an introductory-level exploration of geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD), the principles governing air and water flows on large terrestrial scales. Physical principles are illustrated with the aid of the simplest existing models, and the computer methods are shown in juxtaposition with the equations to which they apply. It explores contemporary topics of climate dynamics and equatorial dynamics, including the Greenhouse Effect, global warming, and the El Nino Southern Oscillation. - Combines both physical and numerical aspects of geophysical fluid dynamics into a single affordable volume - Explores contemporary topics such as the Greenhouse Effect, global warming and the El Nino Southern Oscillation - Biographical and historical notes at the ends of chapters trace the intellectual development of the field - Recipient of the 2010 Wernaers Prize, awarded each year by the National Fund for Scientific Research of Belgium (FNR-FNRS)

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Edited by
• Copyright Page
• Foreword
• Preface
• Preface of the First Edition
• Part I: Fundamentals
• Part II: Rotation Effects
• Part III: Stratification Effects
• Part IV: Combined Rotation and Stratification Effects
• Part V: Special Topics
• Part VI: Web site Information
• References
• Index