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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