Mathematical Geophysics
Author | : Jean-Yves Chemin |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2006-04-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198571339 |
ISBN-13 | : 019857133X |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mathematical Geophysics by : Jean-Yves Chemin
Download or read book Mathematical Geophysics written by Jean-Yves Chemin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-13 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at graduate students and researchers in mathematics, engineering, oceanography, meteorology and mechanics, this text provides a detailed introduction to the physical theory of rotating fluids, a significant part of geophysical fluid dynamics. The Navier-Stokes equations are examined in both incompressible and rapidly rotating forms.