An introduction to the mathematical theory of geophysical fluid dynamics, Volume 41 (North-Holland Mathematics Studies)

Friedlander S. An introduction to the mathematical theory of geophysical fluid dynamics (NH Pub. Co., 1980)(ISBN 0444860320) Content: Edited by Page iii Copyright page Page iv Dedication Page v Preface Pages vii-viii Susan Friedlander Introduction Pages 1-3 Chapter 1 Equations of Motion Pages 5-10 Chapter 2 Potential Vorticity Pages 11-15 Chapter 3 Non Dimensional Parameters Pages 17-20 Chapter 4 Geostrophic Flow Pages 21-34 Chapter 5 The Ekman Layer Pages 35-55 Chapter 6 The Geostrophic Mode Pages 57-66 Chapter 7 Inertial Modes Pages 67-83 Chapter 8 Rossby Waves Pages 85-98 Chapter 9 Vertical Shear Layers Pages 99-121 Chapter 10 Analogies Between Rotation and Stratification Pages 123-132 Chapter 11 The Normal Mode Problem for Rotating Stratified Flow Pages 133-149 Chapter 12 Rossby Waves in a Rotating Stratified Fluid Pages 151-160 Chapter 13 Internal Waves in a Rotating Stratified Fluid Pages 161-190 Chapter 14 Boundary Layers in a Rotating Stratified Fluid Pages 191-208 Chapter 15 Spin-Down in a Rotating Stratified Fluid Pages 209-230 Chapter 16 Baroclinic Instability Pages 231-248 Appendix Boundary Layer Methods Pages 249-261 Bibliography Pages 263-268 Index Pages 269-271 List of Symbols Page 272