ISBN: 9781332306879 - a practical method for determining ocean currents (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of ocean currents, revealing earth's rotation and variations in atmospheric pressure as their fundamental causes. The author, a renowned oceanographer, uses dynamic principles to explain ocean circulation, discussing the interplay between gravity, pressure, and specific volume in driving currents. Through an in-depth examination of density and temperature distributions, the book sheds light on the stability and motion of water masses. It also investigates the effects of tides and wind on currents, providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic processes shaping ocean circulation. Overall, this book offers a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in unraveling the mysteries of the ocean's currents and their role in shaping our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…