Overview

Four years have elapsed since the preparation of the original Russian version of this book. This is a long time when dealing with such actively expanding fields of oceanography as research into small-scale structures and the investigation of hydro physical processes. Over this period new quick-response devices have been developed and successfully used for measurements taken in various ocean areas. Improvements in high-frequency meters used to measure hydrophysical parameters has enabled workers to obtain more accurate absolute values of the fluctuations measured by such devices. In view of this scientific progress, some of the ideas presented in this book now require additional explanation. Great care should be used in dealing with the absolute fluctuation values of hydro physical fields, since the methods used for the determination of the accuracy of the high-frequency measuring devices have been imperfect in the past. Never­ theless, it would appear that the results of the investigations summarized in this book have not lost their importance, and that the established laws governing small-scale pro­ cesses in the ocean are of a sufficiently universal nature and, as such, have not been shattered with the qualitative and quantitative advances in devices used for measurements taken in oceans. The authors feel that their work is of interest to English-speaking readers. The appearance of the English translation of the book is, to a very large extent, due to the tremendous amount of editing work brilliantly done by Prof. H. Tennekes.

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Author:   Monin ,  H. Tennekes ,  Ozmidov
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.415kg
ISBN:  

9789401088084

ISBN 10:   940108808
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   19 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I. Theory of Turbulence in Stratified Flows.- 1. Definition of Turbulence.- 2. Equations of Turbulent Flow.- 3. Mechanisms of Turbulence Generation in the Ocean.- 4. Stratification Effects.- 5. Theory of Turbulence Spectra.- 6. The Small-Scale Structure of Turbulence.- II. Small-Scale Turbulence.- 7. Instruments for The Measurement of Small-Scale Turbulence.- 8. Statistical Characteristics of Turbulence.- 9. Velocity Fluctuations.- 10. Temperature Fluctuations.- 11. Fluctuations of Electrical Conductivity and Salinity.- III. Large-Scale Horizontal Turbulence.- 12. Large-Scale Turbulence and Negative Eddy Viscosity.- 13. Theory of Two-Dimensional Turbulence.- 14. Horizontal Turbulence Spectra.- Notes.- References.- Name Index.

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'The translation and Tennekes's editing are excellent, the language is colloquial and accurate, and the book itself is cleanly produced. Physical oceanographers, whether studying or doing research on this subject, will find it a pleasure to use.' Science

`The translation and Tennekes's editing are excellent, the language is colloquial and accurate, and the book itself is cleanly produced. Physical oceanographers, whether studying or doing research on this subject, will find it a pleasure to use.' Science

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