Description: Introduces descriptive and dynamical physical oceanography, focusing on the nature and dynamics of ocean currents and their role in the distribution of heat and other aspects of ocean ...

Synopsis: A quantitative introduction to the field of physical oceanography, with special emphasis on the ocean’s interaction with the atmosphere and role in the global climate system. Topics include ...

Physical oceanography is the study of the physics of marine systems. It includes the distribution of temperature and salinity, water mass formation and movement, ocean currents, interior and ...

Ph.D., Physical Oceanography, Columbia University, 2012 M.Ph. Physical Oceanography, Columbia University, 2011 M.A. Physical Oceanography, Columbia University, 2009 B ...

David Barclay’s group specializes in acoustics, with particular emphasis on measurement and interpretation of deep-ocean noise and sediment acoustics. They also are active in the modelling of sound ...

Ideas and Observations on Progress in the Study of the Seas. General Editor: M. N. Hill. Vol. 1: Physical Oceanography. Pp. xv + 864. (New York and London: Interscience Publishers, a Division of ...

Graduates understand the climate system as a whole, crossing boundaries of traditional Earth science disciplines. Physical Oceanography (PO) Physical Oceanography deals with the mechanisms of energy ...

Not only are most living creatures actually in the ocean that covers two-thirds of the planent, but many of Earth’s major processes are also connected to its physical properties. Studying marine ...

SWIMMER is excited to welcome Sally Warner, Ph.D., as a speaker in the spring seminar series. Warner is a physical oceanographer and professor of climate science at Brandeis University. In this ...

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego works to understand and protect the planet and find solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges. Humankind faces catastrophic changes in ...

Katja Fennel’s group develops and applies coupled physical-biogeochemical models to advance our understanding of marine ecosystems and of biogeochemical cycling of carbon and other essential elements.