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Lecture Notes in Physical Oceanography by Odd Henrik Selen Eyvind Aas

Lecture Notes in Physical Oceanography by Odd Henrik Selen Eyvind Aas

Lecture Notes in Physical Oceanography by Odd Henrik Selen Eyvind Aas

This note explains the following topics: Extent Of The Oceans And Their Divisions, Chemical Properties Of Seawater, Physical Properties Of Seawater, Influence Of Atmosphere On The Sea, Global Distribution Of T, S, Equations And Models For Motion In The Sea, Circulation Of The Oceans, Waves, Tides.

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