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ID: 175625
John Steele, Steve Thorpe, Karl Turekian
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The Upper Ocean - a collection of articles from the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, 2 nd Edition - reflects the trend toward the interdisciplinary study of oceanography, which integrates the disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology and physics. The upper ocean's contact with the atmosphere profoundly impacts climate, making this reference both timely and critical. The selection of articles - all written by experts in their field - focuses on Air-Sea Transfers; Air-Sea Chemical Exchanges and Cycles; The Sea Surface, Waves and Upper Ocean Processes; Upper Ocean Circulation and Structure; Plankton; ice; and Measurement Techniques including Remote Sensing.




  • Articles reference other sources on the upper ocean to further further research

  • Richly illustrated with figures

  • Includes an introductory overview and then explores each other in detail, experts and graduate-level researchers

  • Topical arrangement makes the perfect desk reference




Introduction; Air-sea transfers; Air-sea chemical exchanges and cycles; The sea surface, waves and upper ocean processes; Upper ocean circulation and structure; Plankton; ice; Measurement techniques including remote sensing; Appendices.

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