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Introduction to Physical Oceanography by Robert H. Stewart

Introduction to Physical Oceanography by Robert H. Stewart

Introduction to Physical Oceanography by Robert H. Stewart

This PDF book covers the following topics related to Physical Oceanography : A Voyage of Discovery, The Historical Setting, Atmospheric Influences, The Oceanic Heat Budget, Temperature, Salinity, and Density, The Equations of Motion, Equations of Motion With Viscosity, Response of the Upper Ocean to Winds, Geostrophic Currents, Wind Driven Ocean Circulation, Vorticity in the Ocean, Deep Circulation in the Ocean, Equatorial Processes, Numerical Models, Ocean Waves, Coastal Processes and Tides.

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