Ocean Dynamics

3 credits · Undergraduate

An advanced course for students in Physical Oceanography and Atmospheric Science that studies the basic equations governing rotating geophysical flows, plus applications. Topics include geostrophy, conservation of potential vorticity, quasi-geostrophic dynamics, geostrophic adjustment, response to surface forcing (steady and unsteady). CALENDAR NOTES: Fluid dynamics recommended PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor CROSSLISTED: OCEA 5221.03 FORMATS: Lecture