| Description |
xxxiv, 518 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Ocean climate models -- Pt. 1. Fundamental ocean equations -- Ch. 2. Basics of ocean fluid mechanics -- Ch. 3. Kinematics -- Ch. 4. Dynamics -- Ch. 5. Thermo-hydrodynamics -- Ch. 6. Generalized vertical coordinates -- Pt. 2. Averaged descriptions -- Ch. 7. Concerning unresolved physics -- Ch. 8. Eulerian averaged equations -- Ch. 9. Kinematics of an isentropic ensemble -- Pt. 3. Semi-discrete equations and algorithms -- Ch. 10. Discretization basics -- Ch. 11. Mass and tracer budgets -- Ch. 12. Algorithms for hydrostatic ocean models -- Pt. 4. Neutral physics -- Ch. 13. Basics of neutral physics -- Ch. 14. Neutral transport operators -- Ch. 15. Neutral physics near the surface boundary -- Ch. 16. Functional discretization of neutral physics -- Pt. 5. Horizontal friction -- Ch. 17. Horizontal friction in models -- Ch. 18. Choosing the horizontal viscosity -- Ch. 19. Functional discretization of friction -- Pt. 6. Tensor analysis -- Ch. 20. Elementary tensor analysis |
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Ch. 21. Calculus on curved manifolds -- Pt. 7. Epilogue -- Ch. 22. Some closing comments and challenges |
| Summary |
"This book sets forth the physical, mathematical, and numerical foundations of computer models used to understand and predict the global ocean climate system. Aimed at students and researchers of ocean and climate science who seek to understand the physical content of ocean model equations and numerical methods for their solution, it is largely general in formulation and employs modern mathematical techniques. It also highlights certain areas of cutting-edge research." "Stephen Griffies presents material that spans a broad spectrum of issues critical for modern ocean climate models. Topics are organized into parts consisting of related chapters, with each part largely self-contained."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Ocean circulation -- Mathematical models.
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Atmospheric physics -- Mathematical models.
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Ocean circulation -- Computer simulation.
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Atmospheric physics -- Computer simulation.
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| LC no. |
2004043409 |
| ISBN |
0691118922 acid-free paper |
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