GEOPHYSICAL FLUID DYNAMICS II

Catalog description

Analyzes and solves problems on advanced dynamics of rotating and stratified fluids. Applies multi-layer and continuously stratified quasi-geostrophic theory and thermodynamic Boussinesq approximation. Topics including vertical modes, linear barotropic and baroclinic planetary (Rossby) waves, wave dispersion and group velocity; omega equation, pressure coordinates, pressure tendency, baroclinic development; Sverdrup balance, ventilated thermocline, potential vorticity homogenization, circumpolar flow and mid-depth meridional overturning; baroclinic instability and atmospheric general circulation.