INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY by Knauss, John A ISBN 0132381559

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[edit] INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

This introduction to physical oceanography covers fundamental topics which may be of interest to biologists, chemists, geologists, and physical oceanographers.

Written by a respected scholar in the field, this comprehensive, contemporary introduction to physical oceanography covers fundamental topics of interest to biologists, chemists, geologists, and physical oceanographers. *Strikes a balance between mathematical rigor and description so that the text can be used in classes with a fairly wide range of mathematical competence. - limits mathematical notation to elementary calculus. - highlights more advanced math (derivations) in optional boxes throughout. *Makes extensive use of figures and diagrams (almost 200 illustrations). *New - contains a new overview chapter (Chapter 1). *New - features all new material on The Coastal Ocean and Semi Enclosed Seas (Chapter 11). *New - content in each chapter, e.g.: - long waves (Chapter 10). - the equation of state (Chapter 2). *Examples of what can be learned from satellite observations (Chapters 8 and 12). *Lists additional references for each chapter.

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[edit] Title

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

[edit] Author

Knauss, John A

[edit] ISBN

0132381559

[edit] Published

10/10/1996

[edit] Publisher

Prentice-Hall

[edit] Binding

hardback

[edit] Retail Price

37.99 (GBP)

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37.99 (GBP)

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