P-Vector Inverse Method

Download or read book P-Vector Inverse Method written by Peter C. Chu and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-02-15 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major task for physical oceanographers is to determine the movement of oceanic water from observations. This book introduces the P-vector inverse method, with a two-step determination of the velocity from hydrographic data. The book provide insights into the basics of the P-vector inverse method and the features of the inverted global and regional ocean circulations. Upper undergraduate and graduate students as well as oceanographers, marine biologists and other environmental scientists will find this book a valuable tool for their studies.