OCEA/PHYC 4311/5311 Fluid Dynamics 1
Being Taught by Barry Ruddick in Fall 2013
Course Description:
This course covers the scientific basics of fluid dynamics, with some emphasis on geophysically important aspects. Contents: tensor mathematics, flow kinematics, equations of motion, potential flow, basic aerodynamics, viscous flow, life at low Reynolds number, and some instabilities. Similar to chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 and bits of chapters 10, 12 and 15 of Fluid Mechanics by Kundu and Cohen. Occasional reference will be made to current research topics, especially those in oceanography.