Written by a renowned fluid dynamicist specializing in computational methods (particularly in
turbulence) this introductory text addresses the subject of dynamic oceanography from a
mathematical approach. The book begins with the basic equations of motion in integral form and
covers such essential topics as geostropic flow barotropic and baroclinic ocean circulations
vorticity and the astronomical tides. Among the many appendices is one on the method of
Matched Asymptotic Expansions as applied to the Gulf Stream the most modern and systematic way
of looking at boundary layer problems. Problems are included at the end of each chapter.
TOC:Preface Acknowledgments 1. The Oceans 2. Basic Equations 3. Boundary Conditions at the
Air-Sea Interface 4. Geostrophic Flow 5. Planetary Boundary Layers 6. Barotropic Ocean
Circulation 7. Baroclinic Ocean Flows 8. General Circulation of a Baroclinic Ocean with
Bottom Topography 9. Surface Gravity Waves 10. Inertial Motions 11. Astronomical Tides 12.
Vorticity Appendices References Recommended Books Index
