
An Introduction to Clouds
From the Microscale to Climate
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
An Introduction to Clouds provides a fundamental understanding of clouds, ranging from cloud microphysics to the large-scale impacts of clouds on climate. On the microscale, phase changes and ice nucleation are covered comprehensively, including aerosol particles and thermodynamics relevant for the formation of clouds and precipitation. At larger scales, cloud dynamics, mid-latitude storms and tropical cyclones are discussed leading to the role of clouds on the hydrological cycle and climate. Each chapter ends with problem sets and multiple-choice questions that can be completed online, and important equations are highlighted in boxes for ease of reference. Combining mathematical formulations with qualitative explanations of underlying concepts, this accessible book requires relatively little previous knowledge, making it ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in atmospheric science, environmental sciences and related disciplines.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title page
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- List of symbols and acronyms
- 1 Clouds
- 2 Thermodynamics
- 3 Atmospheric dynamics
- 4 Mixing and convection
- 5 Atmospheric aerosol particles
- 6 Cloud droplet formation and Köhler theory
- 7 Microphysical processes in warm clouds
- 8 Microphysical processes in cold clouds
- 9 Precipitation
- 10 Storms and cloud dynamics
- 11 Global energy budget
- 12 Impact of aerosol particles and clouds on climate
- References
- Index