A Practical Method for Determining Ocean Currents (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward H. Smith

9780656404469: A Practical Method for Determining Ocean Currents (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656404469 ISBN 13: 9780656404469

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how ocean currents are understood and mapped with a practical, science-based approach.

This nonfiction work presents a clear framework for thinking about what drives currents in the ocean. It explains the two broad classes of forces—internal changes in water properties and external factors like wind and pressure—along with how rotation and friction shape movement. The text guides readers from basic concepts to a hands-on method for mapping currents, including how density, temperature, and salinity create layered or stratified water, and how these factors influence flow in deep waters.

Written to be accessible to the ordinary student, the book combines theory with practical steps, aiming to provide information that could be used in real oceanographic work. It also discusses related factors such as tides, bottom configuration, and atmospheric variations that affect currents.

A practical method for determining current direction and speed from observed water properties.
How internal water characteristics and external forces interact to drive circulation.
Use of isosteric surfaces and density concepts to visualize vertical structure.
Discussion of friction, rotation, and how these shape flow in real ocean settings.

Ideal for readers of historical scientific texts and students seeking a foundational, method-focused view of ocean currents.

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