Ocean Circulation
Prepared by an Open University Course Team
Published on 30. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
242 pages
978-0-7506-3716-9 (ISBN)
Description
The first two chapters outline the causes of circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans, emphasizing the interactions between them. Chapter 3 deals with the surface circulation (including mesoscale eddies), using a minimum of mathematics.
Chapter 4 reviews the history of ideas about ocean circulation (with special reference to the North Atlantic gyre), and Chapter 5 describes the major current systems at high and low latitudes. The final Chapter returns to the theme of ocean-atmosphere interaction, especially the global transport of heat and freshwater, and the formation of sub-surface water masses.
Chapter 4 reviews the history of ideas about ocean circulation (with special reference to the North Atlantic gyre), and Chapter 5 describes the major current systems at high and low latitudes. The final Chapter returns to the theme of ocean-atmosphere interaction, especially the global transport of heat and freshwater, and the formation of sub-surface water masses.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-3716-9 (9780750637169)
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Content
The atmosphere and the oceanOcean currentsThe North Atlantic gyre: observations and theoriesOther major current systemsGlobal fluxes and the deep circulationSuggested further readingAnswers and comments to questions