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Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves Roger M. Samelson

Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves By Roger M. Samelson

Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves by Roger M. Samelson


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Written jointly by a specialist in geophysical fluid dynamics and an applied mathematician, this is the first accessible introduction to a new set of methods for analysing Lagrangian motion in geophysical flows.

Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves Summary

Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves: The Dynamical Systems Approach by Roger M. Samelson

Written jointly by a specialist in geophysical fluid dynamics and an applied mathematician, this is the first accessible introduction to a new set of methods for analysing Lagrangian motion in geophysical flows. The book opens by establishing context and fundamental mathematical concepts and definitions, exploring simple cases of steady flow, and touching on important topics from the classical theory of Hamiltonian systems. Subsequent chapters examine the elements and methods of Lagrangian transport analysis in time-dependent flows. The concluding chapter offers a brief survey of rapidly evolving research in geophysical fluid dynamics that makes use of this new approach.

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A strong understanding of Lagrangian approaches to the transport and stirring of fluid often benefits from mental visualization. One must picture diverging fluid and evolving material curves that deform and tangle about each other. A successful introduction to this subject should facilitate this description, and this fine monograph by Roger Samelson and Steve Wiggins does so effectively. The book is written primarily for students and researchers in the geosciences. (Larry Pratt, SIAM Review, Vol. 49 (4), 2007)

Samelson and Wiggins aim to provide an accessible introduction to modern mathematical techniques to explore transport and exchange in geophysical flows. ... The book is very well structured. ... Each chapter has a good introduction and concludes with a good summary. The book undoubtedly reads well. ... The four appendices provide interesting extra information. The two page index is adequate. Over nine pages of references ensures the bibliography provides valuable pointers into recent research. ... In summary: lovely material, well written ... . (Anthony John Roberts, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 f)

The purpose of the monograph is to explore some of the new insights into Lagrangian motion in geophysical flows followed from such approach and to present an accessible introduction to the basic elements of some of these methods. ... The monograph will be useful for applied mathematicians, especially working in geophysical fluid dynamics. (Boris V. Loginov, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1132 (10), 2008)

Table of Contents

Steadily Translating Waves and Meanders.- Integrability of Lagrangian Motion.- Fluctuating Waves and Meanders.- Material Manifolds, Flow Regimes, and Fluid Exchange.- Lobe Transport and Flux.- Transport and Dynamics.

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NLS9781441922045
9781441922045
1441922040
Lagrangian Transport in Geophysical Jets and Waves: The Dynamical Systems Approach by Roger M. Samelson
New
Paperback
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2010-11-19
150
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