This is a graduate-level book for students of oceanography and meteorology and anyone interested in combining computer models and observations of the hydrosphere or solid earth. Variational tools and statistical concepts are concisely introduced applications to contemporary research models are examined in detail and further advanced research topics are discussed.Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive no missing pages. May be a former library book with usual treatments(e.g. mylar covers call stickers stamps card pockets barcodes or remainder marks). Extra components such as CDs DVDs figurines or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780521813730 ISBN10: 0521813735 Contributors: Bennett Andrew F.