Introduction to Physical OceanographyWritten by a scholar in the field, this book gives an introduction to physical oceanography and covers fundamental topics of interest to biologists, chemists, geologists, and physical oceanographers. It is suitable for one-semester, junior/graduate-level courses in Physical Oceanography offered in Oceanography, or Civil Engineering departments. |
Contents
Chapter One Overview | 1 |
Chapter Two A Stratified Ocean | 24 |
Chapter Three The Transfer of Heat Across the Ocean Surface | 39 |
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Introduction to Physical Oceanography: Third Edition John A. Knauss,Newell Garfield Limited preview - 2016 |
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