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El Nino, La Nina, and the Southern Oscillation
1st Edition, Volume 46 - November 28, 1989
Editors: James R. Holton, S. George Philander, Renata Dmowska
Hardback ISBN:9780125532358
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eBook ISBN:9780080570983
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El Nino and the Southern Oscillation is by far the most striking phenomenon caused by the interplay of ocean and atmosphere. It can be explained neither in strictly oceanographic… Read more
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El Nino and the Southern Oscillation is by far the most striking phenomenon caused by the interplay of ocean and atmosphere. It can be explained neither in strictly oceanographic nor strictly meteorological terms. This volume provides a brief history of the subject, summarizes the oceanographic and meteorological observations and theories, and discusses the recent advances in computer modeling studies of the phenomenon.
Includes a comprehensive and up-to-date research survey
Discusses in detail sophisticated computer models
Provides a clear exposition of the major problems which prevent more accurate predictions of El Nino
Physical oceanographers, meteorologists/climatologists, biological oceanographers, and marine biologists.
The Southern Oscillation (Variability of the Tropical Atmosphere). Oceanic Variability in the Tropics. Oceanic Adjustment. I. Oceanic Adjustment. II. Models of Tropical Atmosphere. Interactions between the Ocean and Atmosphere. Bibliograpy.
No. of pages: 293
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 46
Published: November 28, 1989
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780125532358
eBook ISBN: 9780080570983
JH
James R. Holton
James R. Holton was Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington until his death in 2004. A member of the National Academies of Science, during his career he was awarded every major honor available in the atmospheric sciences including AGU’s Revelle Medal.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
SP
S. George Philander
Affiliations and expertise
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Princeton University, New Jersey
RD
Renata Dmowska
Renata Dmowska works in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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