Introductory Physics of the Atmosphere and Ocean [Paperback] [Nov 30, 1985] Hasse, L. and Dobson, F.

Hasse, L.; Dobson, F.

ISBN 10: 9027721394 / ISBN 13: 9789027721396

Published by Springer, 1985

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Some outer edges have minor scuffs/bumps. Cover has light scratches. Signature on first page. Content is in very good readable condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introductory Physics of the Atmosphere and Ocean [Paperback] [Nov 30, 1985] Hasse, L. and Dobson, F.
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9027721394
• ISBN 13: 9789027721396
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The two chapters of this book originally appeared in "Air­ Sea Exchange of Gases and Particles", edited by P.S. Liss and W.G.N. Slinn. We wrote them as a general introduction to the physical processes in the atmosphere and ocean which govern the transport of gases and particles in and between the two media. Our audience was to be graduate students in physical chemistry of air and sea, and research workers wishing to get started in this or a related field. It was Dr. Alan Longhurst, Director-General of the Atlantic Region, Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans, who pointed out that our introduction had a far wider audience: in fact, anyone with a scientific background who needs a basic under­ standing of the physics of the atmosphere and ocean. Dr. D.J. Larner of Reidel agreed, and this book is the result. Since we expended considerable effort to satisfy the demands of the physical chemists, and also discussed the explanations much with our colleagues at home, we expect the reader will find the two parts to be complementary and useful as a unified reference text. On the other hand, since it was designed as background material for a text on air-sea gas exchange and trans­ port, the more experienced reader will be aware that the picture presented emphasizes transport and exchange processes while it ignores others. No mention is made, for example, of weather forecasting; neither is large-scale ocean modelling considered.

Review

`... should be required reading for all students, and for all of us who were once students.'
Bulletin American Meteorological Society