Small scale processes in geophysical fluid flows / Lakshmi H. Kantha, Carol Anne Clayson ; [foreword by Walter Munk].
Kantha, L. H.
Small scale processes in geophysical fluid flows / Lakshmi H. Kantha, Carol Anne Clayson ; [foreword by Walter Munk]. - San Diego : Academic Press, c2000. - xxviii, 888 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - This is volume 67 in the International geophysics series. . - International geophysics series ; v. 67. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 805-854) and index.
Foreword (by Walter Munk), Preface, Prologue -- 1. Turbulence -- 2. Oceanic Mixed Layer -- 3. Atmospheric Boundary Layer -- 4. Surface Exchange Processes -- 5. Surface Waves -- 6. Internal Waves -- 7. Double-Diffusive Processes -- 8. Lakes and Reservoirs -- Appendix A: Units; Appendix B: Equations of State; Appendix C: Important Scales and Nondimensional Quantities; Appendix D: Wave Motions -- References, Biographies, Index. Turbulence -- Oceanic mixed layer -- Atmospheric boundary layer -- Surface exchange processes -- Surface waves -- Internal waves -- Double-diffusive processes -- Lakes and reservoirs.
While ocean waves are the most visible example of oceanic mixing processes, this macroscale mixing process represents but one end of the spectrum of mixing processes operating in the ocean. At the scale of a typical phytoplanktoic diatom or larval fish inhabiting these seas, the most important mixing processes occur on the molecular scale - at the scale of turbulence. Physical-biological interactions at this scale are of paramount importance to the productivity of the seas (fisheries) and the heat balance that controls large scale ocean climate phenomena such as El Nįo and tornadoes. This book grew out of the need for a comprehensive treatment of the diverse elements of geophysical fluid flow at the microscale. Kantha and Clayson have arranged a logial exposition of the various mixing processes operating within and between the oceans and its boundaries with the atmosphere and ocean floor. The authors' intent is to develop a volume that would provide a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental elements of ocean mixing so that students, academics, and professional fluid dynamicists and oceanographers can access this essential information from one source. This volume will serve as both a valuable reference tool for mathematically inclined limnologists, oceanographers and fluid modelers. * Simple models of oceanic and atmospheric boundary layers are discussed * Comprehensive and up-to-date review * Useful for graduate level course * Essential for modeling the oceans and the atmosphere * Color Plates.
9780124340701 0124340709
Geofísica
Dinámica de fluidos
Océano--Interacción con la atmósfera
Geophysics.
Fluid dynamics.
Ocean-atmosphere interaction.
Small scale processes in geophysical fluid flows / Lakshmi H. Kantha, Carol Anne Clayson ; [foreword by Walter Munk]. - San Diego : Academic Press, c2000. - xxviii, 888 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - This is volume 67 in the International geophysics series. . - International geophysics series ; v. 67. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 805-854) and index.
Foreword (by Walter Munk), Preface, Prologue -- 1. Turbulence -- 2. Oceanic Mixed Layer -- 3. Atmospheric Boundary Layer -- 4. Surface Exchange Processes -- 5. Surface Waves -- 6. Internal Waves -- 7. Double-Diffusive Processes -- 8. Lakes and Reservoirs -- Appendix A: Units; Appendix B: Equations of State; Appendix C: Important Scales and Nondimensional Quantities; Appendix D: Wave Motions -- References, Biographies, Index. Turbulence -- Oceanic mixed layer -- Atmospheric boundary layer -- Surface exchange processes -- Surface waves -- Internal waves -- Double-diffusive processes -- Lakes and reservoirs.
While ocean waves are the most visible example of oceanic mixing processes, this macroscale mixing process represents but one end of the spectrum of mixing processes operating in the ocean. At the scale of a typical phytoplanktoic diatom or larval fish inhabiting these seas, the most important mixing processes occur on the molecular scale - at the scale of turbulence. Physical-biological interactions at this scale are of paramount importance to the productivity of the seas (fisheries) and the heat balance that controls large scale ocean climate phenomena such as El Nįo and tornadoes. This book grew out of the need for a comprehensive treatment of the diverse elements of geophysical fluid flow at the microscale. Kantha and Clayson have arranged a logial exposition of the various mixing processes operating within and between the oceans and its boundaries with the atmosphere and ocean floor. The authors' intent is to develop a volume that would provide a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental elements of ocean mixing so that students, academics, and professional fluid dynamicists and oceanographers can access this essential information from one source. This volume will serve as both a valuable reference tool for mathematically inclined limnologists, oceanographers and fluid modelers. * Simple models of oceanic and atmospheric boundary layers are discussed * Comprehensive and up-to-date review * Useful for graduate level course * Essential for modeling the oceans and the atmosphere * Color Plates.
9780124340701 0124340709
Geofísica
Dinámica de fluidos
Océano--Interacción con la atmósfera
Geophysics.
Fluid dynamics.
Ocean-atmosphere interaction.