Abstract

The book represents all the knowledge we currently have on ocean circulation.
It presents an up-to-date summary of the state of the science relating to the role of the oceans in the physical climate system.
The book is structured to guide the reader through the wide range of World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) science in a consistent way. Cross-references between contributors have been added, and the book has a comprehensive index and unified reference list.
The book is simple to read, at the undergraduate level. It was written by the best scientists in the world who have collaborated to carry out years of experiments to better understand ocean circulation.
"...the culmination of a multi-national, multi-decadal program...lays the foundation for... understanding the future of the world oceans..."
—EPISODES - JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL GEOSCIENCE
"...excellent editing and production quality...It will be essential for ocean and climate scientists for years to come."
-NEW SCIENTIST
"...a rich history of the development of modern oceanography, and beautiful color plates...a resource for graduate students...researchers and professionals..."
-CHOICE
"Oceanographers, meteorologists, and climate scientists will find this book to be of particular value."
-NORTHEASTERN NATURALIST, 2005