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Author Hearn, Clifford J.

Title The dynamics of coastal models / Clifford J. Hearn.

Publication Info. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008.

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 488 pages) : illustrations, maps
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Coastal basins are defined as estuaries, lagoons, and embayments. This book deals with the science of coastal basins using simple models, many of which are presented in either analytical form or Microsoft Excel or MATLAB. The book introduces simple hydrodynamics and its applications, from the use of simple box and one-dimensional models to flow over coral reefs. The book also emphasizes models as a scientific tool in our understanding of coasts, and introduces the value of the most modern flexible mesh combined wave-current models. Examples from shallow basins around the world illustrate the wonders of the scientific method and the power of simple dynamics. This book is ideal for use as an advanced textbook for graduate students and as an introduction to the topic for researchers, especially those from other fields of science needing a basic understanding of the basic ideas of the dynamics of coastal basins.
Contents Machine derived contents note: Preface; Nomenclature; 1. Prelude to modeling coastal basins; 2. Currents and continuity; 3. Box and one-dimensional models; 4. Basic hydrodynamics; 5. Simple hydrodynamic models; 6. Modeling tides and long waves in coastal models; 7. Mixing in coastal basins; 8. Advection of momentum; 9. Aspects of stratification; 10. Dynamics of partially mixed basins; 11. Roughness in coastal basins; 12. Wave and sediment dynamics; Bibliography; Index.
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Subject Hydrodynamics.
Hydrodynamics.
Coasts -- Mathematical models.
Coasts -- Mathematical models.
Coasts.
Estuaries -- Mathematical models.
Estuaries -- Mathematical models.
Estuaries.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Hearn, Clifford J. Dynamics of coastal models. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008 9780521807401 0521807409 (DLC) 2008273498 (OCoLC)171110393
ISBN 9780511394485 (electronic book)
0511394489 (electronic book)
0511393830 (electronic book)
9780511393839 (electronic book)
9780511619588
0511619588
0521807409 (Cloth)
9780521807401 (hardback)
9780511391699
Standard No. 9786611370251