Waves and Mean Flows (Cambridge Monographs on Mechanics) - Softcover

Bühler, Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107669669 ISBN 13: 9781107669666

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

Interactions between waves and mean flows play a crucial role in understanding the long-term aspects of atmospheric and oceanographic modelling. Indeed, our ability to predict climate change hinges on our ability to model waves accurately. This book gives a modern account of the nonlinear interactions between waves and mean flows, such as shear flows and vortices. A detailed account of the theory of linear dispersive waves in moving media is followed by a thorough introduction to classical wave-mean interaction theory. The author then extends the scope of the classical theory and lifts its restriction to zonally symmetric mean flows. It can be used as a fundamental reference, a course text, or by geophysicists and physicists needing a first introduction. This second edition includes brand new material, including a section on Langmuir circulations and the Craik-Leibovich instability. The author has also added exercises to aid students' learning.

About this title

Book Description:

A modern account of the nonlinear interactions between waves and mean flows such as shear flows and vortices. It can be used as a fundamental reference, a course text, or by geophysicists and physicists needing an introduction to this important area. This revised edition now also includes exercises.

About the Author:

Oliver Bühler is a Professor of Mathematics and Atmosphere Ocean Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1107669669
• ISBN 13: 9781107669666
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 374