Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics: Physical and Numerical Aspects (Volume 101) (International Geophysics, Volume 101) - Hardcover

Cushman-Roisin, Benoit; Beckers, Jean-Marie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0120887592 ISBN 13: 9780120887590

Publisher: Academic Press, 2011

Synopsis

This book provides an introductory-level exploration of geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD), the principles governing air and water flows on large terrestrial scales. Physical principles are illustrated with the aid of the simplest existing models, and the computer methods are shown in juxtaposition with the equations to which they apply. It explores contemporary topics of climate dynamics and equatorial dynamics including the Greenhouse Effect, global warming, and the El Nino Southern Oscillation.

*long-awaited second edition of the classic text
*combines both physical and numerical aspects of geophysical fluid dynamics into a single affordable volume
*explores contemporary topics such as the Greenhouse Effect, global warming and the El Nino Southern Oscillation
*biographical and historical notes at the ends of chapters trace the intellectual development of the field

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Review:

"...clear, informative, and ambitious...a unique and well-respected approach to dynamic meteorology and physical oceanography...I would recommend this book to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and others for self-study or reference." --Pure and Applied Geophysics

"...clear, informative, and ambitious...a unique and well-respected approach to dynamic meteorology and physical oceanography...I would recommend this book to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and others for self-study or reference." --Pure and Applied Geophysics

"This book...is one of the best books introducing the subject matter. The physics underlying the different phenomena of interest to geophysical fluid dynamics is concisely explained...Several problems, questions and exercises are given at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend this to undergraduate students, however, graduate students will also benefit from the material presented." --Contemporary Physics, January 29, 2013

"Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics is one of the best books introducing the subject matter. The physics underlying the different phenomena of interest to geophysical fluid dynamics is concisely explained...I highly recommend this to undergraduate students, however, graduate students will also benefit from the material presented." --Contemporary Physics, Volume 54, Issue 1

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0120887592
• ISBN 13: 9780120887590
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 875