Esta enciclopédica obra se sumerge en el vasto mundo de las ciencias oceánicas. Explora la diversa vida marina, los intrincados ecosistemas y los procesos críticos que dan forma a los mares de nuestro planeta. Sirviendo como un recurso invaluable, se dirige a científicos, estudiantes y entusiastas que buscan una comprensión profunda del entorno marino.
Elements of Physical Oceanography is a comprehensive reference derived from the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, Second Edition. It features expert-written articles on ocean physics, air-sea interactions, waves, mixing, and the transfer of properties like heat and salinity, making it an essential resource for research in the field.
A collection of articles that reflects the trend toward the interdisciplinary study of oceanography, integrating the disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology and physics. It contains articles that focus on: Air-Sea Transfers; Air-Sea Chemical Exchanges and Cycles; Plankton; Ice; and, Measurement Techniques including Remote Sensing.