An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology: v. 48 (International Geophysics) - Hardcover

Holton, J. R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 012354355X ISBN 13: 9780123543554

Publisher: Academic Press Inc, 1992

Synopsis

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 and features a new chapter on mesoscale dynamics. In addition, the text includes updated treatments of climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction. Features: * and Benefits: * Presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology. * Explains storm dynamics for weather oriented meteorologists. * Discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. * Features a new chapter on mesoscale dynamics. * Includes treatments of climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction.

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Review:

From 2e reviews:'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

About the Author:

By James R. Holton

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 012354355X
• ISBN 13: 9780123543554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 511