Climate Near the Ground - Hardcover

Geiger, Rudolf

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0674135008 ISBN 13: 9780674135000

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 1965

Synopsis

This revised and updated edition of Rudolf Geiger's classic text provides a clear and vivid description of the surface microclimate, its physical basis, and its interactions with the biosphere. The book explains the principles of microclimatology and illustrates how they apply to a wide array of subfields. Those new to the field will find it especially valuable as a guide to understanding and quantifying the vast and ever-increasing literature on the subject. This edition has been revised to keep abreast of current research in microclimatology, to provide more examples of work from North America, and to more clearly illustrate how surface energy fluxes are linked to the nature of the surface environment. The authors have added discussions dealing with the speed of sound, the use of vegetative barriers to reduce sound, and physiological control of energy and moisture exchanges. They have also expanded the discussion of microclimatic effects on animal and human behavior and dwellings. Designed as an introductory text for students in environmental science, this book will also be an essential reference for scientists seeking a clear understanding of the nature and physical basis of the climate near the ground, and its interactions with the biosphere.

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Review

Aron and Todhunter truly have paid a great tribute to the revered microclimatologist Rudolf Geiger by this revision. As they state in the preface, their goal for this edition continues that of the previous editions, i.e., to present 'a clear and vivid textbook for those who are just taking up the study of microclimatology and, at the same time, to serve as a reference work for those already familiar with the subject.' In my opinion, they have succeeded. -- Katharine B. Perry, HortScience The authors have done a wonderful job of maintaining Geiger's tradition of excellence. I believe [the 5th edition] can help a new generation of students and scientists understand the mysteries and wonders of their surroundings. -- John W. Enz, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society This is an updated edition of a well-known work that provides a clear description of the surface microclimate, its physical basis, and its interactions with the biosphere. This edition has been revised to keep abreast of current research in microclimatology, to provide more examples of work from North America, and to more clearly illustrate how surface energy fluxes are linked to the nature of the surface environment. American Meteorological Society Relatively few scientific books have useful lifetimes of over three-quarters of a century. Geiger provided a robust framework for empirical, physically based microclimatology that has stood the test of time. We should be grateful to professors Aron and Todhunter for keeping the text alive and current. International Journal Of Climatology This book retains vigorous reasoning and inspiring interpretations on a very wide range of subjects pertaining to the microclimate near the ground. Both the breadth and the depth of the microclimate processes discussed in this book make it a unique resource for those who desire a thorough introduction to the characteristics and causes of the surface microclimate, and a valued reference for both undergraduate and graduate meteorology and climate researchers. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society Aron and Todhunter have updated Geiger's classic, incorporating numerous observations of climatic elements at the earth's land and sea surfaces and at short distances both above and below that interface. This work is nearly an encyclopedia, but it gives practical answers for general readers. Recommended. CHOICE

About the Author

The late Rudolf Geiger was a noted German microclimatologist. Robert H. Aron is professor in the Department of Geography at Central Michigan University. Paul Todhunter is chair of the Department of Geography at the University of North Dakota.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 1965
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674135008
• ISBN 13: 9780674135000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 628