Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics: Physical and Numerical Aspects

International Geophysics #101

by Benoit Cushman-Roisin, Jean-Marie Beckers

Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 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.

Genres: Textbooks, Physics

875 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Josef]

Brilliant book, extremely clear leaving out all unnecessary complexities, both on GFD aspects and numerics. A must for students or researchers in ocean or atmospheric sciences.

[Josselyn Cujilema]

It is very good