Books in the International Geophysics series

Provides an introductory-level exploration of geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD), the principles governing air and water flows on large terrestrial scales. This title explores contemporary topics of climate dynamics and equatorial dynamics including the Greenhouse Effect, global warming, and the El Nino Southern Oscillation.

Gravity waves exist in all types of geophysical fluids, such as lakes, oceans, and atmospheres. This title provides readers with a working background of the fundamental physics and mathematics of gravity waves, and introduces a variety of applications and numerous recent advances.