Inverse Methods In Physical Oceanography
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Author | : Andrew F. Bennett |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 1992-07-31 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 0521385687 |
Observations of ocean circulation have increased as a result of international field programmes and of remote sensing systems on artificial earth satellites. Oceanographers are increasingly turning to inverse methods for combining these observations with numerical models of ocean circulation. Professor Bennett's work explores the potential for inverse theory, emphasizing possibilities rather than expedient or rudimentary applications. In addition to interpolating the data and adding realism to the model solutions, the methods can yield estimates for unobserved flow variables, forcing fields, and model parameters. Inverse formulations can resolve ill-posed modelling problems, lead to design criteria for oceanic observing systems, and enable the testing of models as scientific hypothesis. Exercises of varying difficulty rehearse technical skills and supplement the central theoretical development. Thus this book will be invaluable for environmental scientists and engineers, advanced undergraduates in applied mathematics, and graduate students in physical oceanography.
Author | : Richard E. Thomson |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 654 |
Release | : 2001-04-03 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0080477003 |
Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography is a practical referenceguide to established and modern data analysis techniques in earth and oceansciences. This second and revised edition is even more comprehensive with numerous updates, and an additional appendix on 'Convolution and Fourier transforms'. Intended for both students and established scientists, the fivemajor chapters of the book cover data acquisition and recording, dataprocessing and presentation, statistical methods and error handling,analysis of spatial data fields, and time series analysis methods. Chapter 5on time series analysis is a book in itself, spanning a wide diversity oftopics from stochastic processes and stationarity, coherence functions,Fourier analysis, tidal harmonic analysis, spectral and cross-spectralanalysis, wavelet and other related methods for processing nonstationarydata series, digital filters, and fractals. The seven appendices includeunit conversions, approximation methods and nondimensional numbers used ingeophysical fluid dynamics, presentations on convolution, statisticalterminology, and distribution functions, and a number of importantstatistical tables. Twenty pages are devoted to references. Featuring:• An in-depth presentation of modern techniques for the analysis of temporal and spatial data sets collected in oceanography, geophysics, and other disciplines in earth and ocean sciences.• A detailed overview of oceanographic instrumentation and sensors - old and new - used to collect oceanographic data.• 7 appendices especially applicable to earth and ocean sciences ranging from conversion of units, through statistical tables, to terminology and non-dimensional parameters. In praise of the first edition: "(...)This is a very practical guide to the various statistical analysis methods used for obtaining information from geophysical data, with particular reference to oceanography(...)The book provides both a text for advanced students of the geophysical sciences and a useful reference volume for researchers." Aslib Book Guide Vol 63, No. 9, 1998 "(...)This is an excellent book that I recommend highly and will definitely use for my own research and teaching." EOS Transactions, D.A. Jay, 1999 "(...)In summary, this book is the most comprehensive and practical source of information on data analysis methods available to the physical oceanographer. The reader gets the benefit of extremely broad coverage and an excellent set of examples drawn from geographical observations." Oceanography, Vol. 12, No. 3, A. Plueddemann, 1999 "(...)Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography is highly recommended for a wide range of readers, from the relative novice to the experienced researcher. It would be appropriate for academic and special libraries." E-Streams, Vol. 2, No. 8, P. Mofjelf, August 1999
Author | : Carl Wunsch |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 1996-06-13 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 9780521480901 |
This book addresses the problem of inferring the state of the ocean circulation, from a mathematical perspective.
Author | : Andrew F. Bennett |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2005-10-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1139434535 |
Inverse Modeling of the Ocean and Atmosphere is a graduate-level book for students of oceanography and meteorology, and anyone interested in combining computer models and observations of the hydrosphere or solid earth. A step-by-step development of maximally efficient inversion algorithms, using ideal models, is complemented by computer codes and comprehensive details for realistic models. Variational tools and statistical concepts are concisely introduced, and applications to contemporary research models, together with elaborate observing systems, are examined in detail. The book offers a review of the various alternative approaches, and further advanced research topics are discussed. Derived from the author's lecture notes, this book constitutes an ideal course companion for graduate students, as well as being a valuable reference source for researchers and managers in theoretical earth science, civil engineering and applied mathematics.
Author | : Peter C. Chu |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 610 |
Release | : 2007-02-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 354033386X |
A major task for physical oceanographers is to determine the movement of oceanic water from observations. This book introduces the P-vector inverse method, with a two-step determination of the velocity from hydrographic data. The book provide insights into the basics of the P-vector inverse method and the features of the inverted global and regional ocean circulations. Upper undergraduate and graduate students as well as oceanographers, marine biologists and other environmental scientists will find this book a valuable tool for their studies.
Author | : Prasad Kasibhatla |
Publisher | : American Geophysical Union |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2000-01-10 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 0875900976 |
The CD-ROM contains the code and data files for the Exercises outlined in the paper by Rayner, et at., (p. 81-106).
Author | : Bert Bolin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Chemical oceanography |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Clive D. Rodgers |
Publisher | : World Scientific |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 981022740X |
Annotation Rodgers (U. of Oxford) provides graduate students and other researchers a background to the inverse problem and its solution, with applications relating to atmospheric measurements. He introduces the stages in the reverse order than the usual approach in order to develop the learner's intuition about the nature of the inverse problem. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Author | : William J. Emery |
Publisher | : Elsevier Science & Technology |
Total Pages | : 668 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography provides a comprehensive and practical compilation of the essential information and analysis techniques required for the advanced processing and interpretation of digital spatiotemporal data in physical oceanography as well in other branches of the geophysical sciences. This book assumes a fundamental understanding of calculus and is directed primarily towards scientists and engineers in industry, government and universities, including graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Spanning five chapters and numerous appendices, the book provides a valuable compendium of the fundamental data processing tools required by the marine scientist.
Author | : Carl Wunsch |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 357 |
Release | : 2006-06-29 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1139456938 |
Addressing the problems of making inferences from noisy observations and imperfect theories, this 2006 book introduces many inference tools and practical applications. Starting with fundamental algebraic and statistical ideas, it is ideal for graduate students and researchers in oceanography, climate science, and geophysical fluid dynamics.