Small Scale Processes in Geophysical Fluid Flows (Volume 67) (International Geophysics, Volume 67) - Hardcover

Kantha, Lakshmi H.; Clayson, Carol Anne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0124340709 ISBN 13: 9780124340701

Publisher: Academic Press, 2000

Synopsis

While ocean waves are the most visible example of oceanic mixing processes, this macroscale mixing process represents but one end of the spectrum of mixing processes operating in the ocean. At the scale of a typical phytoplanktoic diatom or larval fish inhabiting these seas, the most important mixing processes occur on the molecular scale - at the scale of turbulence. Physical-biological interactions at this scale are of paramount importance to the productivity of the seas (fisheries) and the heat balance that controls large scale ocean climate phenomena such as El Niño and tornadoes. This book grew out of the need for a comprehensive treatment of the diverse elements of geophysical fluid flow at the microscale. Kantha and Clayson have arranged a logial exposition of the various mixing processes operating within and between the oceans and its boundaries with the atmosphere and ocean floor. The authors' intent is to develop a volume that would provide a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental elements of ocean mixing so that students, academics, and professional fluid dynamicists and oceanographers can access this essential information from one source. This volume will serve as both a valuable reference tool for mathematically inclined limnologists, oceanographers and fluid modelers.
* Simple models of oceanic and atmospheric boundary layers are discussed
* Comprehensive and up-to-date review
* Useful for graduate level course
* Essential for modeling the oceans and the atmosphere
* Color Plates

About this title

Book Description:

Foreword by Walter Munk, La Jolla, California

From the Back Cover:

Kantha and Clayson have arranged a logical exposition of the various mixing processes operating within and between the oceans and its boundaries with the atmosphere and ocean floor. Small Scale Processes in Geophysical Fluid Flows details the relationships between mixing processes and the physical, chemical, and biological processes governing the interactions within and between the atmospheric and oceanic environments. The authors have developed a volume that provides a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental elements of ocean mixing, so that students, academics, and professional fluid dynamicists and oceanographers can obtain this essential information from one source.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0124340709
• ISBN 13: 9780124340701
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 750