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Buoyancy Effects in Fluids

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Buoyancy Effects in Fluids
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. S. Turner
SeriesCambridge Monographs on Mechanics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:412
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9780521297264
ClassificationsDewey:532.25
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 20 December 1979
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The phenomena treated in this book all depend on the action of gravity on small density differences in a non-rotating fluid. The author gives a connected account of the various motions which can be driven or influenced by buoyancy forces in a stratified fluid, including internal waves, turbulent shear flows and buoyant convection. This excellent introduction to a rapidly developing field, first published in 1973, can be used as the basis of graduate courses in university departments of meteorology, oceanography and various branches of engineering. This edition is reprinted with corrections, and extra references have been added to allow readers to bring themselves up to date on specific topics. Professor Turner is a physicist with a special interest in laboratory modelling of small-scale geophysical processes. An important feature is the superb illustration of the text with many fine photographs of laboratory experiments and natural phenomena.