El Niño, La Niña, and the Southern Oscillation

✍ Scribed by S. George Philander (Eds.)

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 1990
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 305
• Series: International Geophysics 46
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Edited by
Page iii

Copyright Page
Page iv

Preface
Pages vii-ix
George Philander

Introduction
Pages 1-8

Chapter 1 The Southern Oscillation: Variability of the Tropical Atmosphere
Pages 9-57

Chapter 2 Oceanic Variability in the Tropics
Pages 58-102

Chapter 3 Oceanic Adjustment: I
Pages 103-157

Chapter 4 Oceanic Adjustment: II
Pages 158-209

Chapter 5 Models of the Tropical Atmosphere
Pages 210-229

Chapter 6 Interactions between the Ocean and Atmosphere
Pages 230-256

Bibliography
Pages 257-283

Index
Pages 285-289

✦ Subjects

Науки о Земле;Метеорология и климатология;