The Turbulent Ocean

Description

The subject of ocean turbulence is in a state of discovery and development with many intellectual challenges. This book describes the principal dynamic processes that control the distribution of turbulence, its dissipation of kinetic energy and its effects on the dispersion of properties such as heat, salinity, and dissolved or suspended matter in the deep ocean, the shallow coastal and the continental shelf seas. It focuses on the measurement of turbulence, and the consequences of turbulent motion in the oceanic boundary layers at the sea surface and near the seabed. Processes are illustrated by examples of laboratory experiments and field observations. The Turbulent Ocean provides an excellent resource for senior undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as an introduction and general overview for researchers. It will be of interest to all those involved in the study of fluid motion, in particular geophysical fluid mechanics, meteorology and the dynamics of lakes.

First Sentence

The fluids, air and water, of the atmosphere and ocean that cover the solid surface of the Earth, are almost everywhere in a state referred to as 'turbulent'.

Description

"This book provides a description of the principal dynamic processes that control the distribution of turbulence, its dissipation of kinetic energy and its effects on the dispersion of properties such as heat, salinity, and dissolved or suspended matter in the deep ocean, the shallow coastal and the continental shelf seas. Particular focus is given to the measurement of turbulence, and to the consequences of turbulent motion in the oceanic boundary layers at the sea surface and near the seabed, especially near sloping and rough topography, sea straits and fjords." "The Turbulent Ocean provides an excellent resource for senior undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as an introduction and general overview for researchers. It will be of interest to all those involved in the study of fluid motion, in particular geophysical fluid mechanics, meteorology and the dynamics of lakes."--Jacket.

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Other Editions

• The Turbulent OceanHardcoverCambridge University Press2005-11-28
• Turbulent OceanCambridge University Press2005-01-01
• Turbulent OceanCambridge University Press2005-01-01
• The Turbulent OceaneBookCambridge University Press2005-01-01
• Turbulent OceanCambridge University Press2005-01-01
• Turbulent OceanCambridge University Press2012-01-01