Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics, 9780323954907
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Ocean and atmosphere interact, driving climate’s changing dance.

Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics

From El Nino to Climate Change

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    432 pages

  • Release Date

    30 January 2023

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Summary

This book explores the intricate interplay between the atmosphere and the ocean, focusing on how their coupled dynamics drive climate variability and long-term climate change. It delves into the fundamental mechanisms governing these interactions, providing a comprehensive overview of current research and theoretical frameworks. Key topics include:

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Heat and Momentum Exchange: Understanding how heat and momentum are transferred between these two …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780323954907
ISBN-10:0323954901
Author:Shang-Ping Xie
Publisher:Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:30 January 2023
Weight:880g
Dimensions:235mm x 191mm
About The Author

Shang-Ping Xie

Dr. Xie is the distinguished professor of climate science and Roger Revelle Chair at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, USA. He studies ocean-atmosphere interactions, climate variability and change. Dr. Xie is a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report, an elected fellow of the American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society (AMS), and a Highly Cited Researcher (h-index=97). He received the AMS Sverdrup Gold Medal for “fundamental contributions to understanding the coupled ocean-atmosphere feedback processes involved in climate variability and climate change.”

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