The Climate Near the Ground - Hardcover

Geiger, Rudolf; Aron, Robert H.; Todhunter, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0742518574 ISBN 13: 9780742518575

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 2003

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. 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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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: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742518574
• ISBN 13: 9780742518575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 600