Topics in geophysical fluid dynamics: atmospheric dynamics, dynamo theory, and climate dynamics
Auteur :
Ghil, M. / Childress, S.
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9780387964751
Date de publication :
19 févr. 1987
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
On the other hand, satellite observations of our own planet on a daily and hourly basis have turned it into a unique laboratory for the study of fluid motions on a scale never dreamt of before: the motion of cyclones can be observed via satellite just as wing tip vortices are studied in a wind tunnel.