Keywords: Physical Oceanography
Loading...
Displaying 1-20 of 87 results.
Abrupt Climate Change: Should We Be Worried?
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This whitepaper from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, focuses on the possibility of abrupt and dramatic climate change and the effects of such a shift. The whitepaper includes several useful scientific visualizations and animations describing the global conveyor belt and its connection ... More »
Air-sea Interactions: Activities in Oceanography
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This set of online activities helps students learn properties of ocean waves, wind-wave relationships and properties of tsunamis. The second part of the module explains the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and its impacts on global climates. Activities includes simple calculations, discovery learning, ... More »
Animation of Wave Motion
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This Flash animation illustrates wave motion, or the movement of energy through water. Users can stop, play, fast forward and rewind the animation at any time. This visualization is one of several animations in a series developed as a component of Exploring Earth, a website that supports the textbook ... More »
Applications of Vector Operators for Surface Atmospheric/Oceanic Processes
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Vector operations are crucial for the understanding of many processes affecting surface conditions in the atmosphere and the oceans. Gradients, dot and cross products, and the Laplacian of surface variables (e.g., pressure, temperature, moisture, salinity, wind and ocean currents to name a few) are concepts ... More »
BBC In Depth: Hurricane Katrina
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This BBC News clearinghouse website provides a wide variety of information regarding Hurricane Katrina. Information includes news stories, scientific analysis and background, eyewitness accounts, photo galleries, pressing questions, hurricane animations and more. Information has been updated frequently.
Bering Sea Climate
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: The Bering Sea Climate website contains time series data that measures climate and ecosystem status in the Bering Sea. The site presents data, metadata, and graphics by allowing the user to select categories and then click a button for the desired function. Data can be displayed as a list, a time series ... More »
Canyon Processes-Sediment Transport Events
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This website hosts images and text explaining sediment transport processes and overall morphology of Monterey Bay, California and the adjacent Salinas Valley. Images include a schematic representation of some of the major sediment transport routes for fluvial materials entering the bay and satellite ... More »
Changing with the Tide
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: The Changing with the Tide lesson plan is written around a role-play activity in which students learn about and act out the behavior of plants and animals in a salt marsh habitat as the tides change. An unusual feature of salt marshes is the dramatic daily change in stresses and interactions that the ... More »
Climate Impact of Quadrupling Atmospheric CO2: An overview of GFDL Climate Model Results
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: In this report, the Global Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Climate Research Group examines the possible climate impacts of quadrupling atmospheric CO2. Several impacts are discussed, surface air temperature warming, sea level rise, thermohaline circulation changes, mid-latitude summer drying, heat index and ... More »
Coastal Wave Mechanics
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This site features Flash animations and a QuickTime movie that illustrate how waves and water molecules behave along the shore and in deep water settings. Animations depict the orbital motion of water molecules and show cross sections of waves at varying depths. These resources are suitable for use in ... More »
ConcepTest: Ocean Currents
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This Starting Point webpage describes a ConcepTest question that asks students to consider a map of the world and identify which direction a specific ocean current is flowing. The website contains related notes and additional references on ConcepTests.
ConcepTest: Waves
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This Starting Point webpage describes a ConcepTest question that asks students to examine a map and answer the question, at which location in the diagram below would the waves break closer to the beach? Students are to answer the questions using a diagram representing three possible beach geometries. ... More »
Contour Basics
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Contour Basics is an exercise designed to introduce students to contour plots. The Contour Activity is a great on-line resource that starts slowly and increases in difficulty. It teaches students basic techniques for generating contours, introduces students to the subtleties of generating contour plots ... More »
Dive and Discover: Expeditions to the Seafloor
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Dive and Discover is an interactive distance learning web site designed to immerse you in the excitement of discovery and exploration of the deep seafloor. Dive and Discover brings you right on board a series of research cruises to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and gives you access to the latest oceanographic ... More »
Dive and Discover: Juan de Fuca Ridge
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Dive and Discover is an interactive distance learning web site designed to immerse you in the excitement of discovery and exploration of the deep seafloor. On this particular website, Dive and Discover brings you right aboard the expedition to the Juan de Fuca Ridge in the Pacific Ocean, where scientists ... More »
Dive and Discover's Deeper Discovery: Hydrothermal Vents
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Dive and Discover is an interactive distance learning web site designed to immerse you in the excitement of discovery and exploration of the deep seafloor. On this particular website, Dive and Discover takes you on a deeper discovery of hydrothermal vents. This site features an introduction to hydrothermal ... More »
Dr. Robert Stewart's Physical Oceanography Class Page
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This homepage for an introductory physical oceanography course provides the class syllabus, an outline of clearly defined learning goals, and an interactive lecture schedule with links to text and graphics for each topic. Homework assignments, links to PDF and online versions of class text, and a detailed ... More »
Earth Education Online
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This site from William A. Prothero features a collection of oceanography-related earth education materials. There are links to classes, teacher's resources, PowerPoint lectures, CD-ROMs, technical support and various collaborations. This site is hosted by the Department of Geological Sciences at the ... More »
Earth Exploration Toolbook Chapter: When is Dinner Served? Predicting the Spring Phytoplankton Bloom in the Gulf of Maine
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: In this activity, users learn about the variables that influence the abundance of phytoplankton, the microscopic plants that form the base of the marine food chain. Users apply this knowledge to make predictions about the timing of the spring phytoplankton bloom in the Gulf of Maine. They obtain and ... More »
Earth Observatory: Data and Images
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This Earth Observatory site contains data and images from NASA's Earth Observatory project. The purpose of NASA's Earth Observatory is to provide an accessible publication on the Internet where the public can obtain new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet. The focus is ... More »
