Geophysical Fluid Dynamics II

Stratified / rotating fluid dynamics of the atmosphere.– Ocean.- Development of the equations.- Basic and perturbed states.- Quasi-Geostrophic theory.- Internal waves.- Two-layer model.- Convection.- Boundary layers in stratified fluids.- Jets and buoyant plumes.- Diffusion and transport processes.- Equations for diffusion processes.- Simple models of turbulent diffusion and transport.- Shear flow dispersion.- Transport of suspended sediments.- Estuarine transport.- Simple ecosystem models.- Introduction.- Dynamics of ecosystems.- Ecosystem models.