Advanced Studies in Ocean Physics

This book describes a comprehensive selection of ocean processes such as wave phenomena (surface, internal gravitational, and acoustic waves), the influence of surfactants and pollutants on the aquatic environment's dynamics, the models of the stratified natural environment, convective phenomena in the ocean, and the interaction of wave and convective processes. Finally, this book dedicates the last section to unsolved problems in the physics of anomalous waves.

Most of the chapters present the most hegemonic theories but also they introduce the revulsive ideas based on alternative approaches. The underlying mathematical models are scientifically justified both at the physical and formal mathematical levels. In all known limiting cases lead to well-known classical results. They are in good agreement with experimental data.

Several sections show the application of developed approaches to the description of natural phenomena. The book is of interest to specialists working in the field of ocean physics, as well as undergraduate and graduate students specializing in marine physics and oceanography.

Shows the basic physical and mathematical models of physical processes in the ocean Includes the main results of theoretical and experimental studies in marine physics, conducted in recent years by leading experts in this field Contains simplified mathematical models of various processes in the ocean and at the same time physically rigorous description of the basic acoustic phenomena in the ocean Presents the latest research results in oceanography

Contenu

1. Linear and nonlinear surface waves.- 2. Internal waves at the interface.- 3. Transformation of waves on the flow.- 4. Surface contamination.- 5. Ocean Acoustic Waves.- 6. Stratification of the ocean environment.- 7. Internal gravity waves in a stratified medium.- 8. Convective phenomena in the sea.- 9. Interaction of surface waves with regions of near-surface convection.- 10. Anomalous waves. <p