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Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves: The Dynamical Systems Approach

By Stephen Wiggins , Roger M. Samelson

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2006
ISBN
0-387-33269-3, 978-0387-33269-7
Open Library ID
OL7445484M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3789414 bytes)
Series
Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics
Edition
1
Pages
150\159
Library
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DPI
600
Time added
2009-10-26 15:40:52

Description

Written jointly by a specialist in geophysical fluid dynamics and an applied mathematician, this is the first accessible introduction to a new set of methods for analysing Lagrangian motion in geophysical flows. The book opens by establishing context and fundamental mathematical concepts and definitions, exploring simple cases of steady flow, and touching on important topics from the classical theory of Hamiltonian systems. Subsequent chapters examine the elements and methods of Lagrangian transport analysis in time-dependent flows. The concluding chapter offers a brief survey of rapidly evolving research in geophysical fluid dynamics that makes use of this new approach.

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