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This second edition of the widely acclaimed Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Joseph Pedlosky offers the reader a high-level, unified treatment of the theory of the dynamics of large-scale motions of the oceans and atmosphere. Revised and updated, it includes expanded discussions of * the fundamentals of geostrophic turbulence * the theory of wave-mean flow interaction * thermocline theory * finite amplitude barocline instability. From the reviews: "The author has done a masterful job in presenting the theory with the necessary mathematical foundation, while keeping the physical aspects in clear view...it is an outstanding introduction to a complex and important subject." GEOPHYSICS

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #409836 in Books
• Published on: 1992-04-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 710 pages

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From the reviews
"The author has done a masterful job in presenting the theory with the necessary mathematical foundation, while keeping the physical aspects in clear view ... it is an outstanding introduction to a complex and important subject." (GEOPHYSICS)

Customer Reviews

"The" reference text in GFD
This major work defines the main topics of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, with particular emphasys on oceanography, and establishes a coherent mathematical notation which is used by the oceanographic community at large. The level is advanced and reading the book requires attention to the progress and derivation of formulae; the reader is finally awarded with the satisfaction of having understood the connection between physical mechanisms and their proper theoretical description.