Descriptif
Chapter I- Introduction
background state of the ocean, brief overview of wind-driven and meridional overturning circulations, measurements techniques
Chapter II- Fundamentals of Ocean Dynamics
equations of motion, thermodynamic equation, primitive equations, recall on geostrophic equilibrium and boundary layers, planetary geostrophic equilibrium, quasi-geostrophic approximation, equation for potential vorticity, Rossby waves
Chapter IIIa - Wind-driven circulation I (gyres etc, based on vorticity equation)
homogeneous models, influence of stratification, spin-up, topographic effects
Chapter IIIb – Wind driven circulation II (focus on Southern Ocean, zonal momentum balance)
Interaction with topography, role of eddies
Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Parcours de rattachement
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade réduitPour les étudiants du diplôme M2 Eau, Pollution de l'Air et Energies
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 3 ECTS
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