The Near-Surface Layer of the Ocean Structure, Dynamics and Applications /

• Main Authors: Soloviev, Alexander (Author), Lukas, Roger (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2006.
• Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, 31
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Climatology.; Oceanography.; Atmospheric sciences.; Remote sensing.; Continuum physics.; Statistical physics.; Dynamical systems.; Earth Sciences.; Atmospheric Sciences.; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry.; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity.; Classical Continuum Physics.

The Near-Surface Layer of the Ocean provides a comprehensive account of the structure and dynamics of this important component of the ocean. The book develops the relevant physics and thermodynamics in depth. Detailed treatment is given to the surface microlayer, upper-ocean turbulence, fine thermoh...

Table of Contents:

• SEA SURFACE MICROLAYER
• NEAR-SURFACE TURBULENCE
• FINE STRUCTURE AND MICROSTRUCTURE
• SPATIALLY-VARYING AND COHERENT STRUCTURES
• HIGH WIND SPEED REGIME
• APPLICATIONS.