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Waves in the ocean

Presents broad review ranging from capillary to planetary waves, with emphasis on modern developments and with graduate-level exercises at end of most sections. Introduces basic equations, approximations, and general properties of plane and nearly-plane waves. Three chapters on free waves cover short wavelengths, long wavelengths, and lateral boundary effects. Remaining chapters cover: statistical and probabilistic methods; wave interactions; wave-current interactions (critical layer absorption and stability of parallel flows); and generation and dissipation of waves

Print Book, English, 1978
Elsevier Scientific Pub. Co. ; Distributors for the U.S. and Canada, Elsevier/North Holland, Amsterdam, New York, 1978