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

Holton, J. R.

 
9780123543554: An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology: v. 48 (International Geophysics)

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

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By James R. Holton

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ISBN 10:  0123543606 ISBN 13:  9780123543608
Publisher: Academic Press Inc, 1979
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