
An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology: Volume 88
Academic Press
5th Edition
Published on 28. September 2012
Book
Hardback
552 pages
978-0-12-384866-6 (ISBN)
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Description
During the past decade, the science of dynamic meteorology has continued its rapid advance. The scope of dynamic meteorology has broadened considerably. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.
This book presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The new edition has added a companion website with MATLAB exercises and updated treatments of several key topics.
This book presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The new edition has added a companion website with MATLAB exercises and updated treatments of several key topics.
Reviews / Votes
"The book is very clearly and well written...the author succeeds in presenting the fundamentals while providing a motivating discussion on the full scope of dynamic meteorology and its applications."-Jorg Matschullat, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Center, in ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY, VOL. 49, MARCH 2006Praise for previous edition:"...reflects the full scope of modern dynamic meteorology, while providing a presentation of the fundamentals.? -BULLETIN AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY "The careful presentation of introductory material and clear discussion of dynamical principles make this an excellent basic account of dynamical meteorology.? -JOURNAL OF FLUID MECHANICSMore details
Series
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
This title will be of interest primarily to geoscientists in academe and in the field. This market includes geoscience scientists, researchers, instructors and students studying key areas including meteorology, atmospheric science, and oceanography.
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 39 mm
Weight
946 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-384866-6 (9780123848666)
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James R. Holton was Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington until his death in 2004. A member of the National Academies of Science, during his career he was awarded every major honor available in the atmospheric sciences including AGU's Revelle Medal. Gregory J. Hakim is Professor and Chair of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences in the College of the Environment at the University of Washington. His research focuses on problems in climate reconstruction, predictability, data assimilation, atmospheric dynamics, and synoptic meteorology. He teaches courses in weather, atmospheric sciences, atmospheric structure and analysis, atmospheric motions, synoptic meteorology, balance dynamics, and weather predictability and data assimilation.
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University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Content
Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Basic Conservation LawsChapter 3. Elementary Applications of the Basic EquationsChapter 4. Circulation, Vorticity, and Potential VorticityChapter 5. Atmospheric OscillationsChapter 6. Quasi-geostrophic AnalysisChapter 7. Baroclinic DevelopmentChapter 8. The Planetary Boundary LayerChapter 9. Mesoscale CirculationsChapter 10. The General CirculationChapter 11. Tropical DynamicsChapter 12. Middle Atmosphere DynamicsChapter 13. Numerical Modeling and PredictionAppendix A. Useful Constants and ParametersAppendix B. List of SymbolsAppendix C. Vector AnalysisAppendix D. Moisture VariablesAppendix E. Standard Atmosphere DataAppendix F. Symmetric Baroclinic OscillationsAppendix G. Conditional Probability and Likelihood