Lectures on Geophysical Fluid Dynamics - Hardcover

Salmon, Rick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195108086 ISBN 13: 9780195108088

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Synopsis

Lectures on Geophysical Fluid Dynamics offers an introduction to several topics in geophysical fluid dynamics, including the theory of large-scale ocean circulation, geostrophic turbulence, and Hamiltonian fluid dynamics. Since each chapter is a self-contained introduction to its particular topic, the book will be useful to students and researchers in diverse scientific fields.

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About the Author

Richard L. Salmon is at University of California, San Diego.

Review

"Salmon's [book] is a refreshing and original treatment of large-scale dynamics of fluids with rotation and stratification, using Hamilton's principle as an organizing point. It is the first such monograph to discuss geostrophic eddy motions and statistical turbulence theory in the context of oceans and atmospheres. ... Salmon's scope ... narrows the focus to the point where the material is nicely linked. As a student said to me, 'After reading a chapter, you know where you have been.' There is a deductive flow that is very appealing. ... Salmon has provided a monograph in the classic style, and a textbook for those excited by the rigor and fundamental approach of physics. Theory is the process by which complex events in nature are simplified, encapsulated, organized, generalized, remembered, and transmitted to future generations. This volume will help it to survive the digital-numerical world."--Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0195108086
• ISBN 13: 9780195108088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400