The Atmosphere and Ocean a Physical Introduction
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition: 2
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publish date: 07/01/1997
Description:
This book describes the atmosphere and ocean and emphasizes their physical properties and inter-dependence. It explores the common dynamic of the atmosphere and ocean -- they are both influenced by the earth's rotation -- and also discusses the fundamental differences between the two environments.
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Unique in bringing together the diverse concepts and ideas of meteorologists, atmospheric physicists and oceanographers into a single coherent account of the fluid environment, with emphasis on the physical ideas and mechanisms rather than on the mathematics.
-- Provides an up-to-date appreciation of the subject area with reference to major research programs in oceanography and meteorology.
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