Vol 85

This volume aims to provide insight into the understanding of the nature of the geophysical fluids, especially their structures and structural changes. Graduate students and researchers in fields such as applied mathematics, geophysical fluid dynamics, atmospheric sciences and physical oceanography should find this text a useful reference. The book can also be used as a supplement in courses such as wave theory, bifurcation theory, advanced dynamical meteorology, advanced dynamical oceanography and geophysical fluid dynamics.