Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Joseph Pedlosky
This second edition of the widely acclaimed Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Joseph Pedlosky offers the reader a high-level, unified treatment of the theory of the dynamics of large-scale motions of the oceans and atmosphere. Revised and updated, it includes expanded discussions of * the fundamentals of geostrophic turbulence * the theory of wave-mean flow interaction * thermocline theory * finite amplitude barocline instability.
From the reviews
"The author has done a masterful job in presenting the theory with the necessary mathematical foundation, while keeping the physical aspects in clear view.. it is an outstanding introduction to a complex and important subject." (GEOPHYSICS)
"The author has done a masterful job in presenting the theory with the necessary mathematical foundation, while keeping the physical aspects in clear view.. it is an outstanding introduction to a complex and important subject." (GEOPHYSICS)
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| ISBN 13 | 9780387963877 |
| ISBN 10 | 0387963871 |
| Title | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics |
| Author | Joseph Pedlosky |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Year published | 1990-01-25 |
| Number of pages | 710 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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