Synopses & Reviews
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.
Key Features
* 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
Review
'The book will be indispensible to anyone attempting to penetrate the large and confusing literature: Philander has made a good story of it.' (Science)
Synopsis
The occurrence of El Nino, La Nina, and the Southern Oscillation is by far the most striking phenomenon caused by the interplay of ocean and atmosphere. It can be explained in neither strictly oceanographic nor strictly meteorological terms.
This comprehensive and up-to-date research survey should be of great interest to physical oceanographers, meteorologists/climatologists, biological oceanographers, and marine biologists.
Synopsis
ic nor strictly meteorological terms.
This comprehensive and up-to-date research survey should be of great interest to physical oceanographers, meteorologists/climatologists, biological oceanographers, and marine biologists.
Synopsis
orologists/climatologists, biological oceanographers, and marine biologists.
Table of Contents
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.