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# Contents

- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 The Earth’s atmosphere and winds
  - 1.1 The properties of the atmosphere
  - 1.2 Upper-atmosphere winds and air movements
  - 1.3 Ground-level winds and air movements
  - 1.4 Spacecraft re-entry considerations
- 2 The Earth’s oceans and seas
  - 2.1 Wave motions in water
  - 2.2 Wave speed, amplitude and displacement
  - 2.3 Waves and winds
  - 2.4 Tides and tidal currents
  - 2.5 Force on a floating tunnel
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- Glossary

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