Geophysical Convection Dynamics

Provides foundational information on the dynamics of geophysical convection as found in the atmosphere (including planetary atmosphere), oceans, and in the Earth's mantle

Jun-Ichi Yano (Author)

9780323912136

Paperback / softback, published 11 May 2023

302 pages
23.5 x 19 x 2 cm, 0.63 kg

Geophysical Convection Dynamics, Volume Five provides a single source reference that enables researchers to go through the basics of geophysical convection. The book includes basics on the dynamics of convection, including linear stability analysis, weakly nonlinear theory, effect of rotation, and double diffusion. In addition, it includes detailed descriptions of fully developed turbulence in well-mixed boundary layers, a hypothesis of vertical homogeneity, effects of moisture, and the formation of clouds. The book focuses on the presentation of the theoretical methodologies for studying convection dynamics with an emphasis on geophysical application that is relevant to fields across the earth and environmental sciences, chemistry and engineering.

I. Stability Analysis 1. Introduction 2. Rayleigh-Taylor instability: Concept of stratification 3. Rayleigh-Bènard problem: Role of entropy 4. Weakly Nonlinear Theory 5. Highly-Viscous Convection: Prototype of Mantle Convection 6. Effect of Rotation: Rayleigh-Bènard Convection with Rotation 8. General formulation and the thermodynamics 9. Atmospheric thermodynamics and Anelastic approximation 10. Parcel stability analysis 11. Pressure Problem

Subject Areas: Atmospheric physics [PHVJ], Physics [PH]