Almost half the U.S. population lives along the coast. In another 20 years this population is expected to more than double in size. The unique weather and climate of the coastal zone, circulating pollutants, altering storms, changing temperature, and moving coastal currents affect air pollution and disaster preparedness, ocean pollution, and safeguarding near-shore ecosystems. Activities in commerce, industry, transportation, freshwater supply, safety, recreation, and national defense also are affected.
The research community engaged in studies of coastal meteorology in recent years has made significant advancements in describing and predicting atmospheric properties along coasts. Coastal Meteorology reviews this progress and recommends research that would increase the value and application of what is known today.
Table of Contents
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Boundary Layer Processes
3. Thermally Driven Effects
4. The Influence of Orography
5. Interactions With Larger-Scale Weather Systems
6. The Influence of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer on the Coastal Ocean
7. Air Quality
8. Capabilities and Opportunities
9. Educational and Human Resources
References
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
Klebebindung
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-309-04687-9 (9780309046879)
DOI
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Panel on Coastal Meteorology, Committee on Meteorological Analysis, Prediction, and Research, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council
1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. Boundary Layer Processes; 5 3. Thermally Driven Effects; 6 4. The Influence of Orography; 7 5. Interactions With Larger-Scale Weather Systems; 8 6. The Influence of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer on the Coastal Ocean; 9 7. Air Quality; 10 8. Capabilities and Opportunities; 11 9. Educational and Human Resources; 12 References
