PLASTINO WOLFANGO
(syllabus)
Gravity
- The Earth’s size and shape; Gravitation; The Earth’s rotation; The Earth’s figure and gravity; Gravity anomalies; Interpretation of gravity anomalies; Isostasy; Rheology.
Seismology
- Elasticity theory; Seismic waves; Earthquake seismology; Seismic wave propagation; Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
- Geochronology; The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
- The Physics of magnetism, Rock magnetism; Geomagnetism; Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
- Time derivatives for fluids; The mass continuity equation; The momentum equation; The equation of state; Thermodynamic relations; Thermodynamic equation for fluids; Compressible and incompressible flow; The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
- Heterogeneous systems; Transformations of moist air; Hydrostatic equilibrium; Static stability; Radiative transfer; Large-scale motion; Wave propagation; The general circulation; Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
- Oceans and Seas; Atmospheric influences; The oceanic heat budget; Wind driven ocean circulation; Deep circulation in the ocean; Equatorial processes; Ocean waves; Coastal processes and tides.
(reference books)
Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628
Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
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