Introduction To Oceanography

Author : Robert H. Stewart
Publisher : Orange Grove Text Plus
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Oceanography
ISBN : 1616100451

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Introduction to Physical Oceanography by Robert H. Stewart Pdf

This book is written for college juniors and seniors and new graduate students in meteorology, ocean engineering, and oceanography. It begins with a brief overview of what is known about the ocean. This is followed by a description of the ocean basins, for the shape of the seas influences the physical processes in the water. Next, students will study the external forces, wind and heat, acting on the ocean, and the ocean's response. It also includes the equations describing dynamic response of the ocean. For example, the equations of motion, the influence of earth's rotation, and viscosity. Finally, students consider some particular examples: the deep circulation, the equatorial ocean and El NiE no, and the circulation of particular areas of the ocean. Contents: 1) A Voyage of Discovery. 2) The Historical Setting. 3) The Physical Setting. 4) Atmospheric Influences. 5) The Oceanic Heat Budget. 6) Temperature, Salinity and Density. 7) The Equations of Motion. 8) Equations of Motion with Viscosity. 9) Response of the Upper Ocean to Winds. 10) Geostrophic Currents. 11) Wind Driven Ocean Circulation. 12) Vorticity in the Ocean. 13) Deep Circulation in the Ocean. 14) Equatorial Processes. 15) Numerical Models. 16) Ocean Waves. 17) Coastal Processes and Tides."

Author : Mark Denny
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400842889

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How the Ocean Works by Mark Denny Pdf

The world's oceans account for roughly 71 percent of the planet's surface and 99 percent of its livable volume. Any study of this huge habitat requires a solid foundation in the principles that underlie marine biology and physical and chemical oceanography, yet until now undergraduate textbooks have largely presented compilations of facts rather than explanations of principles. How the Ocean Works fills this gap, providing a concise and accessible college-level introduction to marine science that is also ideal for general readers. How are winds and currents driven? What is the dilemma of the two-layered ocean? Mark Denny explains key concepts like these in rich and fascinating detail. He explores early scientific knowledge of oceans, photosynthesis, trophic interactions and energy flow, and the impacts of human activities on marine and atmospheric systems. Focusing each chapter on a major topic and carefully explaining the principles and theory involved, Denny gives readers the conceptual building blocks needed to develop a coherent picture of the living ocean. How the Ocean Works is an indispensable resource that teaches readers how to think about the ocean--its biology, mechanics, and conservation. Provides a concise, up-to-date introduction to marine science Develops the conceptual basis needed to understand how the ocean works Explains fundamental principles and theory Includes color illustrations and informative diagrams Serves as a college textbook and a reference for general readers Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.

Author : Herman Gade
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461566489

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Coastal Oceanography by Herman Gade Pdf

Author : John A. Knauss,Newell Garfield
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781478634751

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Introduction to Physical Oceanography by John A. Knauss,Newell Garfield Pdf

For decades, previous editions of John Knauss’s seminal work have struck a balance between purely descriptive texts and mathematically rigorous ones, giving a wide range of marine scientists access to the fundamental principles of physical oceanography. Newell Garfield continues this tradition, delivering valuable updates that highlight the book’s resourceful presentation and concise effectiveness. The authors include historical and current research, along with a 12-page color insert, to illuminate their perspective that the world ocean is tumultuous and continually helps to shape global environmental processes. The Third Edition builds a solid foundation that readers will find straightforward and lucid. It presents valuable insight into our understanding of the world ocean by: • Encompassing essential oceanic processes such as the transfer of heat across the ocean surface, the distribution of temperature and salinity, and the effect of the earth’s rotation on the ocean. • Providing sensible and well-defined explanations of the roles played by a stratified ocean, global balances, and equations of motion. • Discussing cogent topics such as major currents, tides, waves, coastal oceans, semienclosed seas, and sound and optics.

Author : Stephen Pond,George L. Pickard
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080570549

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Introductory Dynamical Oceanography by Stephen Pond,George L. Pickard Pdf

'Introductory Dynamical Oceanography' 2nd ed provides an introduction to Dynamical Physical Oceanography at a level suitable for senior year undergraduate students in the sciences and for graduate students entering oceanography. It aims to present the basic objectives, procedures and successes and to state some of the present limitations of dynamical oceanography and its relations to descriptive physical oceanography. The first edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and the new work includes reference to the Practical Salinity Scale 1978, the International Equation of State 1980 and the beta-spiral technique for calculating absolute currents from the density distribution. In addition the description of mixed-layer models has been updated and the chapters on Waves and on Tides have been substantially revised and enlarged, with emphasis on internal waves in the Waves chapter. While the text is self-contained readers are recommended to acquaint themselves with the general aspects of descriptive (synoptic) oceanography in order to be aware of the character of the ocean which the dynamical oceanographer is attempting to explain by referring to Pickard and Emery's 'Descriptive Physical Oceanography' 4th edition.

Author : David W. Townsend
Publisher : Sinauer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0878936025

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Oceanography and Marine Biology by David W. Townsend Pdf

Oceanography and Marine Biology preserves the basic elements of the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences, and merges those fundamentals into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology. Existing textbooks on oceanography or marine biology address the companion field only cursorily: very few pages in oceanography texts are devoted to marine biology, and vice versa. This new book overcomes that imbalance, bringing these disparate marine science text formats closer together, giving them more equal weight, and introducing more effectively the physical sciences by showing students with everyday examples how such concepts form the foundation upon which to build a better understanding of the marine environment in a changing world. Lecturer supplements will also be available.

Author : John H. Simpson,Jonathan Sharples
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521877626

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Introduction to the Physical and Biological Oceanography of Shelf Seas by John H. Simpson,Jonathan Sharples Pdf

Provides a quantitative, accessible approach to the fundamental physics and biology of the coastal ocean, for undergraduate and graduate students.

Author : Joseph M. Moran
Publisher : Education Program American Meteorological Society
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 1878220489

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Ocean Studies by Joseph M. Moran Pdf

"The American Meteorological Society Education Program"--T.p. verso.

Author : David Neville Thomas,David G. Bowers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Oceanography
ISBN : 1780460015

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Introducing Oceanography by David Neville Thomas,David G. Bowers Pdf

Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans and seas. Over recent decades, developments in ocean science have dramatically improved our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth's system, and how vital they are for regulating global climate. Humans depend on the oceans for many resources, but, at the same time, their impacts on the marine systems around the world are of increasing concern. Introducing Oceanography provides a succinct overview of the science of the study of the seas and is a topical guide to this enormous and complex subject. Initially, the book describes the oceans and the forces at work within them. It then discuss the effects of light, the chemistry of the seas, and the food web, before surveying biological oceanography in the main oceanic regions. The final chapter looks at the methodology of ocean study. Copiously illustrated, the book's technical terms are kept to a minimum and are explained in a glossary. *** "An amazing, engaging, and completely user-friendly survey, 'Introducing Oceanography' is enthusiastically recommended for public library collections and any individuals curious to learn more..." - The Midwest book Review, Library Bookwatch, January 2013, The Science Shelf [Subject: Oceanography, Earth Science]

Author : Harold V. Thurman
Publisher : Merrill Publishing Company
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015008416615

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Introductory Oceanography by Harold V. Thurman Pdf

TAKEN AS A WHOLE, EARTH'S OCEANS COMPRISE ONE OF ITS LARGEST INTERACTING, INTERRELATED, AND INTERDEPENDENT SYSTEMS. As humans continue to impact Earth systems, it is important to understand not only how the oceans operate, but also how the oceans interact with Earth's other systems, such as the atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere. "Introductory Oceanography, Tenth Edition, " is designed to introduce the non-science student to perhaps this most integrated of all physical sciences through clear explanations, abundant illustrations, and compelling, relevant examples and applications. New to this edition: Students Sometimes Ask: Common (often entertaining) questions, with answers. New word etymons, which help demistify scientific jargon. Coverage of the most recent discoveries in oceanography, profiled in over 30 new feature boxes. Over 100 new photos and illustrations. New appendix: Careers in Oceanography.

Author : George L. Pickard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:898542625

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Descriptive Physical Oceanography by George L. Pickard Pdf

Author : Carol Lalli,Timothy R. Parsons
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080527994

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Biological Oceanography: An Introduction by Carol Lalli,Timothy R. Parsons Pdf

This popular undergraduate textbook offers students a firm grounding in the fundamentals of biological oceanography. As well as a clear and accessible text, learning is enhanced with numerous illustrations including a colour section, thorough chapter summaries, and questions with answers and comments at the back of the book. The comprehensive coverage of this book encompasses the properties of seawater which affect life in the ocean, classification of marine environments and organisms, phytoplankton and zooplankton, marine food webs, larger marine animals (marine mammals, seabirds and fish), life on the seafloor, and the way in which humans affect marine ecosystems. The second edition has been thoroughly updated, including much data available for the first time in a book at this level. There is also a new chapter on human impacts - from harvesting vast amounts of fish, pollution, and deliberately or accidentally transferring marine organisms to new environments. This book complements the Open University Oceanography Series, also published by Butterworth-Heinemann, and is a set text for the Open University third level course, S330. A leading undergraduate text New chapter on human impacts - a highly topical subject Expanded colour plate section

Author : Reza Malek-Madani
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781439898291

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Physical Oceanography by Reza Malek-Madani Pdf

Accessible to advanced undergraduate students, Physical Oceanography: A Mathematical Introduction with MATLAB demonstrates how to use the basic tenets of multivariate calculus to derive the governing equations of fluid dynamics in a rotating frame. It also explains how to use linear algebra and partial differential equations (PDEs) to solve basic i

Author : Paul R. Pinet
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0763721360

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Invitation to Oceanography by Paul R. Pinet Pdf

Invitation to Oceanography, Third Edition provides students with a fundamental overview of the four major branches of ocean science: geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. The approach used is a broad one, relying on basic concepts to explain the ocean's many mysteries. Anybody -- whether sailor, surfer, beachcomber, or student -- can learn about the processes and creatures of the oceans by reading this visually exciting book.

Author : David A. Ross
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822020610127

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Introduction to Oceanography by David A. Ross Pdf

This text provides an introduction to the science of the world's oceans. With an interdisciplinary approach, it explains how the basic sciences (biology, chemistry, geology and physics, with some social sciences) influence oceanography. Ecological issues are discussed throughout.