Physics of lakes v. 1 Foundation of the mathematical and physical background

This first volume in the treatise on the Physics of Lakes deals with the formulation of the mathematical and physical background. A large number of lakes on Earth are described, presenting their morphology as well as the causes of their response to the driving environment. Because the physics of lakes cannot be described without the language used in mathematics, these subjects are introduced first by using the most simple approach and with utmost care, assuming only a limited college knowledge calculus and classical Newtonian physics, and continue with increasing complexity and elegance. Starting with the fundamental equations of Lake Hydrodynamics in the form of 'primitive equations' and leading to a detailed treatment of angular momentum and vorticity. Works from simple to complex model descriptions gradually building a growing understanding of the physical dynamics of lakes using only basic calculus worked to the levelrequired for application to field theory The classical physical laws of mass balance, momentum, angular momentum and energy are also carefully presented ata beginners level of knowledge Deals with the formulation of the mathematicaland physical background INDICE: Mathematical Prerequisites.- A Brief Review of the Basic Thermomechanical Laws of Classical Physics.- Fundamental Equations of Lake Hydrodynamics.- Conservation of Angular Momentum - Vorticity.- Turbulence Modelling.- Introduction to Linear Waves.- The Role of the Distribution of Mass within Water Bodies on Earth.- Vertical Structure of Wind-induced Currents in Homogenous andStratified Waters.- Phenomenological Coefficients of Water.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-15177-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 480
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés