Covering both theory and experiment, this text describes the behaviour
of homogeneous and density-stratified fluids over and around topography.
Its presentation is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate
students in fluid mechanics, as well as for practising scientists,
engineers, and researchers. Using laboratory experiments and
illustrations to further understanding, the author explores topics
ranging from the classical hydraulics of single-layer flow to more
complex situations involving stratified flows over two- and
three-dimensional topography, including complex terrain. A particular
focus is placed on applications to the atmosphere and ocean, including
discussions of downslope windstorms, and of oceanic flow over
continental shelves and slopes. This new edition has been restructured
to make it more digestible, and updated to cover significant
developments in areas such as exchange flows, gravity currents, waves in
stratified fluids, stability, and applications to the atmosphere and
ocean.