Rotating Fluids in Geophysical and Industrial Applications by E.J. Hopfinger
English | Apr. 24, 2000 | ISBN: 321182393X | 369 Pages | PDF | 26 MB
English | Apr. 24, 2000 | ISBN: 321182393X | 369 Pages | PDF | 26 MB
The volume presents a comprehensive overview of rotation effects on fluid behavior, emphasizing non-linear processes. The subject is introduced by giving a range of examples of rotating fluids encountered in geophysics and engineering. This is then followed by a discussion of the relevant scales and parameters of rotating flow, and an introduction to geostrophic balance and vorticity concepts.