An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

by James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim

Overview

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.

• 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 style • Instructor's Manual available to adopters

NEW IN THIS EDITION

• A companion website with MATLAB® exercises and demonstrations • Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123848673
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/17/2012
Series:	ISSN , #88
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	552
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

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From the Publisher

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology is the top-selling textbook that introduces upper undergraduate and graduate-level students to the study of atmospheric behavior and dynamics impacted by weather and climate.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for a two-term course in physical meteorology for seniors or first-year graduates. The emphasis is on physical principles rather than mathematical elegance. Updated from the previous editions (1972, 1979) with new treatments of tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere and mesoscale dynamics, global climate changes, and other topics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"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 MECHANICS

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