Joseph Pedlosky

Ocean Circulation Theory (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Basic questions of physical processes in large-scale dynamics of the oceans are discussed in this book. These large-scale circulations influence the climate of the earth and are of great importance for the future development of our climate system.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. März 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783662032046
• Artikelnr.: 53396686

Autorenporträt

Basic questions of physical processes in large-scale dynamics of the oceans are discussed in this book. These large-scale circulations influence the climate of the earth and are of great importance for the future development of our climate system.

Inhaltsangabe

1 Sverdrup Theory.- 2 Homogeneous Models of the Ocean Circulation.- 3 Vertical Structure: Baroclinic Quasi-Geostrophic Models.- 4 Theory of the Ventilated Thermocline.- 5 Buoyancy Forced Circulation and Cross-Gyre Flow.- 6 Equatorial Dynamics of the Thermocline: The Equatorial Undercurrent.- 7 Abyssal Circulation.