TY  - BOOK
AU  - Radko,Timour
TI  - Double-Diffusive Convection
SN  - 9781139034173 (ebook)
AV  - GC299 .R34 2013
U1  - 551.46/2 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Oceanic mixing
KW  - Turbulence
KW  - Salinity
N1  - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Apr 2016)
N2  - Double-diffusive convection is a mixing process driven by the interaction of two fluid components which diffuse at different rates. Leading expert Timour Radko presents the first systematic overview of the classical theory of double-diffusive convection in a coherent narrative, bringing together the disparate literature in this developing field. The book begins by exploring idealized dynamical models and illustrating key principles by examples of oceanic phenomena. Building on the theory, it then explains the dynamics of structures resulting from double-diffusive instabilities, such as the little-understood phenomenon of thermohaline staircases. The book also surveys non-oceanographic applications, such as industrial, astrophysical and geological manifestations, and discusses the climatic and biological consequences of double-diffusive convection. Providing a balanced blend of fundamental theory and real-world examples, this is an indispensable resource for academic researchers, professionals and graduate students in physical oceanography, fluid dynamics, applied mathematics, astrophysics, geophysics and climatology
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139034173
ER  -