Introduction to Physical Oceanography
Author: Robert H. Stewart
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Introduction to Physical Oceanography by Robert H. Stewart is an introductory book that explores the physics of the ocean and provides an overview of important concepts, including the historical setting, the physical environment of the ocean, atmospheric influences, the oceanic heat budget, temperature, salinity, and density, as well as the equations of motion in the ocean.
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