An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
4th Edition
Published on 26. April 2004
535 pages
978-0-08-047021-4 (ISBN)
Description
An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Fourth Edition presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This revised edition features updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction.
It contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems.
This book is recommended for senior and graduate students in meteorology and atmospheric science, as well as atmospheric scientists desiring a broad overview of dynamical meteorology.
- Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles
- Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems
- Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing styleNEW IN THIS EDITION
- Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction
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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.
Content
1. Introduction2. The Basic Conservation Laws3. Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations4. Circulation and Vorticity5. The Planetary Boundary Layer6. Synoptic Scale Motions I: Quasi-geostrophic Analysis7. Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory8. Extratropical Synoptic Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability9. Mesoscale Circulations10. The General Circulation11. Tropical Dynamics12. Middle Atmosphere Dynamics13. Numerical Prediction
AppendixA. Useful Constants and ParametersB. List of SymbolsC. Vector AnalysisD. Moisture VariablesE. Standard Atmosphere DataF. Symmetric Baroclinic OscillationsAnswers to Selected Problems(Complete solutions manual available to instructors)
