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2006, Oceanography 19(1):197–198, http://dx.doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2006.108
BOOK REVIEW | Computer Modelling in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences: Building Knowledge
Book Information | Reviewer | First Paragraph | Full Review | Citation
Book Information
Computer Modelling in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences: Building Knowledge
By Peter Müller and Hans von Storch, Springen-Verlag, 2004, 304 pages, ISBN 3540404783, $89.95 US
Reviewer
James J. O'Brien | Meteorology and Oceanography, and Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
First Paragraph
This book is sewed together into seven chapters of 200 pages and another 100 pages of appendices. Because this reviewer knows both of these eminent oceanographers, it is straightforward to assign an author to each section. Computer Modelling contains much useful information, but it would not work well as a textbook in an Earth system modeling class either for the atmosphere or the ocean. Experienced numerical modelers will find some nice discussion of old and modern concepts. The text contains lengthy discussions of the authors' philosophies with regard to models. It is unusual to find such opinions in a text.
Full Review
Citation
O'Brien, J.J. 2006. Review of Computer Modelling in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences: Building Knowledge, by P. Müller and H. von Storch. Oceanography 19(1):197–198, http://dx.doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2006.108.