Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

by Roger Barry, Richard Chorley, Roger G. Barry, The late Richard Chorley

Overview

Atmosphere, Weather and Climate presents a comprehensive introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed changes and projected future trends. This updated and expanded eighth edition of Atmosphere, Weather and Climate will prove invaluable to those studying the earth's atmosphere and world climate, whether from environmental and earth sciences, geography, ecology, agriculture, hydrology or related disciplinary perspectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134486533
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/24/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	472
File size:	55 MB
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About the Author

Roger Barry, Richard Chorley, Roger G. Barry, The late Richard Chorley

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and History of Meteorology and Climatology 2. Atmospheric Composition, Mass and Structure 3. Solar Radiation and the Global Energy Budget 4. Atmospheric Moisture Budget 5. Atmospheric Instability, Cloud Formation and Precipitation Processes 6. Atmospheric Motion: Principles 7. Planetary-Scale Motions in the Atmosphere and Ocean 8. Numerical Models of the General Circulation, Climate and Weather Prediction 9. Mid-Latitude Synoptic Systems 10. Weather and Climate in Temperate and High Latitudes 11. Tropical Weather and Climate 12. Boundary Layer Climates 13. Climate Change