Focuses on real observational data to provide up-to-date insights into ocean dynamics
Covers modern methods of observation, data analysis, and fluid dynamics
Includes hundreds of color illustrations for visual clarity
Features advanced modeling tools and satellite technology discussed in detail
Online illustration package available for instructors
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The essential introduction to modern physical oceanography
With the advent of computers, novel instruments, satellite technology, and increasingly powerful modeling tools, we know more about the ocean than ever before. Yet we also have a new generation of oceanographers who have become increasingly distanced from the object of their study.