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Klappentext With an emphasis on both theory and experiment, this text describes the behaviour of homogeneous and density-stratified fluids over and around topography. In examining the similarities between the flow of a river over a barrier or weir and the flow of the atmosphere over a mountain range, this book presents a comprehensive synthesis of this topic in terms suitable for scientists, engineers, teachers and students of fluid dynamics. With this book, Professor Baines makes a notable contribution to the fields of fluid mechanics and geophysical fluid dynamics. The text will be a great asset to graduate and advanced undergraduate students, as well as to research professionals. Zusammenfassung With an emphasis on both theory and experiment! this text describes the behaviour of homogeneous and density-stratified fluids over and around topography. The text will be a great asset to graduate and advanced undergraduate students! as well as to research professionals. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Background; 2. The flow of a homogeneous layer with a free surface; 3. Two-layer flows; 4. Waves in stratified fluids; 5. Stratified flow over two-dimensional obstacles; 6. Stratified flow past three-dimensional topography; 7. Applications to practical modelling of flow over complex terrain.