An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
eBook - PDF

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

  1. 535 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

About this book

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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Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2004
Print ISBN
9780123540157
eBook ISBN
9780080470214
Edition
4
Topic
Mathematics
Subtopic
Applied Mathematics
Index
Mathematics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. 1. Introduction
  5. 2. Basic Conservation Laws
  6. 3. Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations
  7. 4. Circulation and Vorticity
  8. 5. The Planetary Boundary Layer
  9. 6. Synoptic-Scale Motions I: Quasi-Geostrophic Analysis
  10. 7. Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory
  11. 8. Synoptic-Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability
  12. 9. Mesoscale Circulations
  13. 10. The General Circulation
  14. 11. Tropical Dynamics
  15. 12. Middle Atmosphere Dynamics
  16. 13. Numerical Modeling and Prediction
  17. Appendix A: Useful Constants and Parameters
  18. Appendix B: List of Symbols
  19. Appendix C: Vector Analysis
  20. Appendix D: Moisture Variables
  21. Appendix E: Standard Atmosphere Data
  22. Appendix F: Symmetric Baroclinic Oscillations
  23. Bibliography
  24. Index