Adiabatic Invariants in Large-Scale Atmospheric Dynamics

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-415-28415-8
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 236 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 485 g

This book deals with the main principles of large-scale atmospheric dynamics on the basis of adiabatic motion constants. It can be considered as an introduction to the theory of quasi two-dimensional fluid motion concentrating primarily on nearly horizontal fluid parcel displacements in a stably stratified compressible fluid. A thorough mathematical treatment of the governing equations is coupled with a clear interpretation of the phenomena studied and accompanied by examples of real meteorological data analysis. Topics include a complete set of compressible fluid dynamic equations along with a survey on fluid dynamical conservation laws used in meteorology and atmospheric physics; the derivation of two-dimensional atmospheric models; large-scale flows; isentropic analysis of large-scale atmospheric processes; and the principles of kinetic energy sinks and their relation to the energy balance in the atmosphere.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kurgansky, Michael V.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Angewandte Biologie Biomathematik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Umweltphysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Aeronomie, Ionosphäre, Magnetosphäre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Introduction. Equations of Motion and Conservation Laws. Reduced Equations of Atmospheric Dynamics. Hydrodynamic Instability of Conservative Motions. Isentropic Analysis of Large-scale Processes. Dissipative Processes in the Atmosphere. Reference. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Michael V. Kurgansky