Waves in the Ocean and Atmosphere: Introduction to Wave Dynamics

by Joseph Pedlosky

Book Overview

A study of the fundamental theory of waves appropriate for first year graduate students in oceanography, meteorology and associated sciences. Starting with an elementary overview of the basic wave concept, specific wave phenomena are then examined, including: surface gravity waves, internal gravity waves, lee waves, waves in the presence of rotation, and geostrophic adjustment. Each wave topic is used to introduce either a new technique or concept...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642055648
• ISBN13: 9783642055645
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"