Rotating Fluids in Geophysical and Industrial Applications (Cism International Centre for Mechanical Sciences Courses & Lectures) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 038782393X ISBN 13: 9780387823935

Synopsis

The volume presents a comprehensive overview of rotation effects on fluid behavior, emphasizing non-linear processes. The subject is introduced by giving a range of examples of rotating fluids encountered in geophysics and engineering. This is then followed by a discussion of the relevant scales and parameters of rotating flow, and an introduction to geostrophic balance and vorticity concepts. There are few books on rotating fluids and this volume is, therefore, a welcome addition. It is the first volume which contains a unified view of turbulence in rotating fluids, instability and vortex dynamics. Some aspects of wave motions covered here are not found elsewhere.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 038782393X
• ISBN 13: 9780387823935
• Binding: Paperback