An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

5. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-12-384866-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 552 Seiten, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 946 g

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.

Zielgruppe

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hakim, Gregory J.

Holton, James R.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Hakim, Gregory J.
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.

Holton, James R.
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.