Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics: Physical and Numerical Aspects Volume 101

by Benoit Cushman-Roisin and Jean-Marie Beckers

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0120887592
• ISBN13: 9780120887590
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 875 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"