Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Pt. I. Fundamentals. 2. The Coriolis Force. 3. The Governing Equations -- Pt. Ii. Rotation Effects. 4. Geostrophic Flows And Vorticity Dynamics. 5. The Ekman Layer. 6. Linear Barotropic Waves. 7. Barotropic Instability. 8. Large-scale Ocean Circulation -- Pt. Iii. Stratification Effects. 9. Stratification. 10. Internal Waves. 11. Turbulence In Stratified Fluids -- Pt. Iv. Combined Rotation And Stratification Effects. 12. Layered Models. 13. Stratified Geostrophic Dynamics. 14. Upwelling. 15. Quasi-geostrophic Dynamics. 16. Barolinic Instability. 17. Fronts, Jets, And Vortices -- Pt. V. Special Topics. 18. Climate Dynamics. 19. Equatorial Dynamics -- Appendix A: Wave Kinematics. Benoit Cushman-roisin. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 303-312) And Index.