An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics - Softcover

Tsonis, Anastasios A.

9780521796767: An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521796768 ISBN 13: 9780521796767

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

A Short Course in Atmospheric Thermodynamics is a self-contained, concise but rigorous book introducing the reader to the basics of the subject. Introductory chapters provide basic definitions and some useful mathematical and physical notes. Following a treatment of the fundamental laws of classical thermodynamics, the book describes topics including the properties of moist air and atmospheric stability. Thermodynamic diagrams are used as tools in the forecasting of storm development. In the final chapter the author introduces the problem of weather prediction and the relevance of thermodynamics. Anastasios Tsonis has taught atmospheric thermodynamics at undergraduate level for 15 years and is a highly respected researcher in the field. This book provides an ideal text for short courses taken as part of an atmospheric science, meteorology, physics or natural science program.

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Review:

' ... Tsonis does an excellent job. ... the book certainly achieves its aim of a clear, concise and well-presented introduction to atmospheric thermodynamics and I would recommend it as ideal as a teaching resource.' Weather

'... a handy reference for many of the basic concepts ...' EOS

'... the author talks to the students without sacrificing rigor. he has included many good examples at the end of each chapter; these examples are, so to speak, application notes ... problems are given too, to tease and torture the students. in general, the pace is unhurried and unforbidding.' Bulletin of American Meteorological Society

'Overall this text has the potential to be a future classic for atmospheric thermodynamics.' Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society

Book Description:

A rigorous and concise introduction to atmospheric thermodynamics; ideal as a textbook for one-semester undergraduate courses in atmospheric science, meteorology, or physics. Introductory chapters provide basic definitions, and useful mathematical and physical notes. Later sections relate thermodynamics to atmospheric processes and the problem of weather prediction.

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