Synopsis
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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for A Practical Method for Determining Ocean Currents (Classic...
Seller Image
A Practical Method for Determining Ocean Currents (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of ocean currents, revealing earth's rotation and variations in atmospheric pressure as their fundamental causes. The author, a renowned oceanographer, uses dynamic principles to explain ocean circulation, discussing the interplay between gravity, pressure, and specific volume in driving currents. Through an in-depth examination of density and temperature distributions, the book sheds light on the stability and motion of water masses. It also investigates the effects of tides and wind on currents, providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic processes shaping ocean circulation. Overall, this book offers a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in unraveling the mysteries of the ocean's currents and their role in shaping our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332306879_0
Buy New
US$ 27.29
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
A Practical Method for Determining Ocean Currents Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332306879
Stock Image
A Practical Method for Determining Ocean Currents Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332306879
Buy New
US$ 37.88
US$ 7.75 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available