General circulation of the ocean

Book · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5404703

Abarbanel, H D.I.; Young, W R

This book is an analysis of the geophysics of ocean circulation and its interaction with the atmosphere. It reviews the new concepts and models which have emerged in the last five years, as well as classical theories and observations. The contributions cover topics such as: the observational basis for large-scale circulation, including surface and deep circulation and subtropical gyres; thermocline theories; inverse methods for ocean circulation; baroclinic theories of the wind-driven circulation; and single layer models. This volume sets the current research literature in context, and suggests promising avenues for future study.

• OSTI ID: 5404703
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
SEAS
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REVIEWS
WATER CURRENTS
WIND LOADS
CURRENTS
DOCUMENT TYPES
DYNAMIC LOADS
FLUID MECHANICS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
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