Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
8th Edition
Published on 11. September 2003
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-415-27170-7 (ISBN)
Description
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate presents a comprehensive introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed changes and projected future trends. This updated and expanded eighth edition of Atmosphere, Weather and Climate will prove invaluable to those studying the earth's atmosphere and world climate, whether from environmental and earth sciences, geography, ecology, agriculture, hydrology or related disciplinary perspectives.
Reviews / Votes
'The authors have done a superb job incorporating new discoveries into an already well-written text.' - Steve LaDochy, California State University, Los Angeles, USAMore details
Edition
8th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
29 s/w Abbildungen, 8 farbige Abbildungen, 439 s/w Zeichnungen, 29 s/w Tabellen
439 Line drawings, black and white; 29 Tables, black and white; 8 Illustrations, color; 29 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1074 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-27170-7 (9780415271707)
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Additional editions
Roger Barry | Richard Chorley | Roger G. Barry
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
E-Book
02/2004
8th Edition
Routledge
€40.99
Available for download
Roger Barry | Richard Chorley | Roger G. Barry
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
E-Book
02/2004
8th Edition
Routledge
€40.99
Available for download
Roger Barry | Richard Chorley
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
Book
08/2003
8th Edition
Routledge
€67.04
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Previous edition
Roger Barry | Richard Chorley
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
Book
03/1998
7th Edition
Routledge
€155.99
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Persons
Roger G. Barry is Professor of Geography, University of Colorado at Boulder, Director of the World Data Center for Glaciology and a Fellow of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences.
The late Richard J. Chorley was Professor of Geography at the University of Cambridge.
The late Richard J. Chorley was Professor of Geography at the University of Cambridge.
Content
1. Introduction and History of Meteorology and Climatology 2. Atmospheric Composition, Mass and Structure 3. Solar Radiation and the Global Energy Budget 4. Atmospheric Moisture Budget 5. Atmospheric Instability, Cloud Formation and Precipitation Processes 6. Atmospheric Motion: Principles 7. Planetary-Scale Motions in the Atmosphere and Ocean 8. Numerical Models of the General Circulation, Climate and Weather Prediction 9. Mid-Latitude Synoptic Systems 10. Weather and Climate in Temperate and High Latitudes 11. Tropical Weather and Climate 12. Boundary Layer Climates 13. Climate Change