EAS 475 - Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-2S-0)

Faculty of Science

An introduction to fluid dynamics on the rotating Earth with reference to the atmosphere and ocean, equations of motion and their simplification, the atmospheric boundary layer, wind-driven ocean circulation; waves in the atmosphere and ocean, instability and turbulence. Prerequisites: EAS 212, 270 and MATH 215; or consent of instructor. [Faculty of Science]

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