Introduction to Observational Physical Oceanography
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Introduction to Observational Physical Oceanography
Introduction to Observational Physical Oceanography
This note covers the following topics: rotation , earths gravity field and
sea level , ekman layers friction and geostrophic flow , winddriven circulation
stommels gyre and sverdrups balance , stress in the ocean , observations of the
gulf stream in the n atlantic , global hydrographic climatology pdf, equatorial
twists to midlatitude dynamics , the large scale thermohaline circulation some
thermodynamics , the thermohaline circulation , another wrinkle on observations
of the abyssal ocean geothermal heating and hydrothermal vents , tidal forces ,
introduction to waves and time dependent motion and internal waves
This note
covers the following topics: The Geophysical Perspective, Atmospheric
Circulation and Air or Sea Interaction, Physical Properties of Sea Water,
Thermohaline Circulation, Elements of Dynamical Oceanography, The Dynamics of
Ocean Circulation, Waves and Tides, Estuaries.
This note covers the following
topics: Properties of water and seawater, Major ions of seawater, Chemical
Equilibrium, Activity scales and activity corrections, s balance - the
cornerstone of chemical oceanography, Biological production, Respiration,
Biolimiting elements, Gas exchange, Acids and bases, Ocean carbonate system,
Particle flux, The redox sequence and sediment diagenesis, Isotope geochemistry,
Radiocarbon and ocean age.
This note explains the following topics: Extent Of The
Oceans And Their Divisions, Chemical Properties Of Seawater, Physical Properties
Of Seawater, Influence Of Atmosphere On The Sea, Global Distribution Of T, S, Equations And Models For Motion In The Sea, Circulation Of The Oceans, Waves,
Tides.
This
lecture note provides an introduction to basic ideas of geophysical wave motion
in rotating, stratified, and rotating-stratified fluids. Subject begins with
general wave concepts of phase and group velocity. It also covers the dynamics
and kinematics of gravity waves with a focus on dispersion, energy flux, initial
value problems, etc.
This note covers the following topics: rotation , earths gravity field and
sea level , ekman layers friction and geostrophic flow , winddriven circulation
stommels gyre and sverdrups balance , stress in the ocean , observations of the
gulf stream in the n atlantic , global hydrographic climatology pdf, equatorial
twists to midlatitude dynamics , the large scale thermohaline circulation some
thermodynamics , the thermohaline circulation , another wrinkle on observations
of the abyssal ocean geothermal heating and hydrothermal vents , tidal forces ,
introduction to waves and time dependent motion and internal waves
This
is a 3 credit class, which involves a total of 45 contact hours. These will
include both lectures and field activities. The material of the class is divided
into 5 sections: geological oceanography, chemical oceanography, physical
oceanography, biological oceanography, and humans & the oceans. Besides quizzes
and exams on material covered in class, you will also be evaluated on papers and
presentations that will allow you to further your knowledge of one given topic
related to oceanography, and conduct your own independent research project.