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EOSC 477 / ATSC 414 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Course Description

The fundamental principles governing the flow of a density-stratified fluid on a rotating planet, with applications to the motions of the ocean and atmosphere. Equivalent to ATSC 414.


UBC Calendar

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Learning Goals

under development

Instructors

Susan Allen

Textbook

Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, B. Cushman-Roisin.

Course Content

Syllabus and Other Information

Lecture Topics

Topic
Vector Calculus
1 lecture
The Coriolis Force2 lectures
The Governing Equations3 lectures
Geostrophy and Vorticity3 lectures
Ekman Layer4 lectures
Linear Barotropic Waves5 lectures
Examples1 lecture
Mid-term1 lecture
Barotropic Instability2 lectures
Ocean Circulation1 lecture
Stratification1 lecture
Internal Waves2 lectures
Layered Models1 lecture
Stratified Geostrophic Dynamics2 lectures
Upwelling1 lecture
Quasi-geostrophic Dynamics2 lectures
Baroclinic Instability2 lectures
Equatorial Dynamics2 lectures

Labs

There are no labs for this course.

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