MS 420 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Institution:

Maine Maritime Academy

Subject:

Description:

Formulation and study of mathematical models applicable to geophysical fluid dynamics. Development of differential and integral equations of mass, momentum and energy conservation for viscous fluids in a rotating frame. Topics include perturbation theory, canonical transformations, tensor analysis, linearization, LaGrange's equations and state vectors and operators. Knowledge of vector calculus is preferred. Prerequisite: Ms-260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mainemaritime.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 326-2206

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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