AOS 571 - Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Institution:

Princeton University

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Description:

Physical principles fundamental to the theoretical, observational, and experimental study of the atmosphere and oceans. The equations of motion for rotating fluids. Hydrostatic and geostrophic balance. Conservation of potential vorticity. Introduction to quasi-geostrophic theory and baroclinic instability. Geophysical boundary layers. Rossby and gravity waves.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.princeton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 258-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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