| Main Title |
Ocean Modelling for Beginners Using Open-Source Software / [electronic resource] : |
| Type |
EBOOK |
| Author |
Kämpf, Jochen.
|
| Publisher |
Springer Berlin Heidelberg, |
| Year Published |
2009 |
| Call Number |
GC1-1581 |
| ISBN |
9783642008207 |
| Subjects |
Geography ;
Mathematical geography ;
Physical geography ;
Oceanography
|
| Internet Access |
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| Edition |
first. |
| Collation |
XV, 175 p. online resource. |
| Notes |
Due to license restrictions, this resource is available to EPA employees and authorized contractors only |
| Contents Notes |
Requirements -- Motivation -- Basics of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics -- Long Waves in a Channel -- 2D Shallow-Water Modelling -- Rotational Effects. Thisbookfocusesonthedynamicsoftheoceanbeingin?uencedbytheEarth'sro- tion and density strati?cation. Fluids in motion are a dif?cult subject of study that traditionally requires advanced knowledge of analytical mathematics, in particularly matrix algebra, differential and integral calculus, and complex analysis. Hence, this fascinating ?eld of science, known as geophysical ?uid dynamics, is accessible only to a limited number of students - those who either are naturally geniuses or those who underwent tough years of intense University study. Fluid processes are inherently complex and analytical solutions describing ?uid dynamics exist only in a few instances and only under highly simpli?ed assu- tions. Computer-based numerical models are required to approximate ?uid beh- ior in more realistic situations. Because of its complexity, universities tend to offer subjects in computational modelling of ?uid dynamics only at postgraduate level. This is a pity given that ?uid processes are truly fascinating in nature and given that the oceans play a signi?cant role in shaping life on Earth. The approach I pursue in this book is different from the traditional approach. |
| Place Published |
Berlin, Heidelberg |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Host Item Entry |
Springer eBooks |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2009 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
computer |
| Content |
text |
| Carrier |
online resource |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20140517033704 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
SPRINGER |
| Type |
EBOOK |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
02826nam a22004695i 45 |
