Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Basics of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Jim Thomas

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences via YouTube

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Explore the fundamental principles of geophysical fluid dynamics in this comprehensive lecture from the Mathematical Modeling of Climate, Ocean, and Atmosphere Processes program. Delve into the core concepts that govern the behavior of fluids in Earth's atmosphere and oceans, providing a solid foundation for understanding climate-scale processes. Learn about turbulent dynamics, convection in the ocean, monsoon dynamics, and the application of dynamical systems to climate models. Designed for students with no prior background in climate-atmosphere-ocean dynamics, this 58-minute talk offers an accessible introduction to this crucial field of study. Gain insights from expert Jim Thomas of ICTS-TIFR, India, as part of a broader pedagogical program aimed at fostering understanding of complex environmental systems.

Syllabus

Basics of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Jim Thomas

Taught by

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Reviews

Start your review of Basics of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Jim Thomas

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.