An introduction to atmospheric gravity waves

Carmen J. Nappo

296 pages, parution le 15/08/2002

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Résumé

Gravity waves are an important part of atmospheric motions on all scales. An Introduction to Atmospheric Gravity Waves guides readers through the basics of linear wave theory and the many applications of this theory in atmospheric dynamics. This volume is intended for students in atmospheric dynamics, atmospheric physics, planetary boundary layer studies, and numerical modeling. Air quality professionals and physical scientists will also find this volume to be a handy reference.

Features

In-depth discussions of mountain waves, ducted waves, atmospheric wave guides, momentum transport, and wave-turbulence interaction
Clearly rendered illustrations of complex physics and flow geometries
Appendices describe atmospheric physical parameters
CD-Rom contains FORTRAN-77 porgrams for calculating terrain-generated gravity waves and ducted wave modes

Fundamentals
The linear theory
Terrain-generated gravity waves
Ducted gravity waves
Gravity wave energetics
Waves and turbulence
The parameterization of wave stress
Observational techniques
Data analyzes and numerical methods

Appendices
Bilbiography
Index

L'auteur - Carmen J. Nappo

Carmen J. Nappo, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Air Resources Laboratory, Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.A.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Academic Press
Auteur(s)	Carmen J. Nappo
Parution	15/08/2002
Nb. de pages	296
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	555g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780125140829
ISBN13	978-0-12-514082-9