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Brad deYoung

Physics

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The instructor for this course is Brad deYoung who can be found in C-4062. The course deals with the physics of the processes in the ocean, providing an integrative view of the field of oceanography. The importance of physical processes to other aspects of oceanography is treated. Our goal is to learn about some of the key features of how the ocean works. Why do the large scale current systems look as they do? Why is the ocean stratified? How long does it take for water to move around in the ocean? How are the ocean and atmosphere coupled? What role does the ocean play in regulating the earth's climate?

The NEW COURSE OUTLINE is now official

Course outline


Notes

As available the course notes will be placed here. I will keep these updated just after each class.


Assignments

When you submit your assignment, or any paper, please use the format P3300_Ass#_LastName.pdf for the file name.


Note Assignments

Convert from Word to PDF before submitting. When you submit your assignment, use the format P3300_NoteAss#_LastName.pdf for the file name. Send them directly to my email.


Term Paper

Miscellaneous things

Here is the text for the course - Stewart - Physical Oceanography.

A few cool videos and links to enjoy:

  • Gambling with the Gulf Stream
  • Aerosols Simulation
  • Deep Sea Animal Structure

    The article on salt fingers and double diffusion was published back in 1956 by Stommel. You can read the article here. Maruyama and colleagues did the expperiment, putting the pipe in the ocean and discovered that the upward velocity would be 212 m per day, which is about .212 cm/s, so not very fast.
    The article on what life would be like at low Reynold's number, when inertia just doesn't matter, is attached.


  • Last updated 9 April 2020