12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007
The laws of classical mechanics and thermodynamics are used to explore how the properties of fluids on a rotating Earth manifest themselves in, and help shape, the global patterns of atmospheric winds, ocean currents, and the climate of the Earth. Theoretical discussion focuses on the physical proce...
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| author | Marshall, John C. |
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| description | The laws of classical mechanics and thermodynamics are used to explore how the properties of fluids on a rotating Earth manifest themselves in, and help shape, the global patterns of atmospheric winds, ocean currents, and the climate of the Earth. Theoretical discussion focuses on the physical processes involved. Underlying mechanisms are illustrated through laboratory demonstrations, using a rotating table, and through analysis of atmospheric and oceanic data. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/472882025-02-26T17:35:06Z 12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans Marshall, John C. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Characteristics of the atmosphere global energy balance greenhouse effect greenhouse gases Atmospheric layers pressure and density Convection adiabatic lapse rate Humidity Convective clouds Temperature Pressure and geopotential height Winds Fluids in motion Hydrostatic balance Incompressible flow compressible flow radial inflow Geostrophic motion Taylor-Proudman Theorem Ekman layer Coriolis force Rossby number Hadley circulation ocean seawater salinity geostrophic and hydrostatic balance inhomogeneity Abyssal circulation thermohaline circulation The laws of classical mechanics and thermodynamics are used to explore how the properties of fluids on a rotating Earth manifest themselves in, and help shape, the global patterns of atmospheric winds, ocean currents, and the climate of the Earth. Theoretical discussion focuses on the physical processes involved. Underlying mechanisms are illustrated through laboratory demonstrations, using a rotating table, and through analysis of atmospheric and oceanic data. 2007-12 Learning Object 12.003-Fall2007 local: 12.003 local: IMSCP-MD5-87c60b72bfdf4b8ba03babd7732b1a15 http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/47288 en-US Usage Restrictions: This site (c) Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2003. Content within individual courses is (c) by the individual authors unless otherwise noted. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is providing this Work (as defined below) under the terms of this Creative Commons public license ("CCPL" or "license"). The Work is protected by copyright and/or other applicable law. Any use of the work other than as authorized under this license is prohibited. By exercising any of the rights to the Work provided here, You (as defined below) accept and agree to be bound by the terms of this license. The Licensor, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, grants You the rights contained here in consideration of Your acceptance of such terms and conditions. text/html Fall 2007 |
| spellingShingle | Characteristics of the atmosphere global energy balance greenhouse effect greenhouse gases Atmospheric layers pressure and density Convection adiabatic lapse rate Humidity Convective clouds Temperature Pressure and geopotential height Winds Fluids in motion Hydrostatic balance Incompressible flow compressible flow radial inflow Geostrophic motion Taylor-Proudman Theorem Ekman layer Coriolis force Rossby number Hadley circulation ocean seawater salinity geostrophic and hydrostatic balance inhomogeneity Abyssal circulation thermohaline circulation Marshall, John C. 12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007 |
| title | 12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007 |
| title_full | 12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007 |
| title_fullStr | 12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007 |
| title_full_unstemmed | 12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007 |
| title_short | 12.003 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, Fall 2007 |
| title_sort | 12 003 physics of atmospheres and oceans fall 2007 |
| topic | Characteristics of the atmosphere global energy balance greenhouse effect greenhouse gases Atmospheric layers pressure and density Convection adiabatic lapse rate Humidity Convective clouds Temperature Pressure and geopotential height Winds Fluids in motion Hydrostatic balance Incompressible flow compressible flow radial inflow Geostrophic motion Taylor-Proudman Theorem Ekman layer Coriolis force Rossby number Hadley circulation ocean seawater salinity geostrophic and hydrostatic balance inhomogeneity Abyssal circulation thermohaline circulation |
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