Atmospheric Science. An Introductory Survey.

Wallace, John M. und Peter V. Hobbs:

ISBN 10: 0127329501 / ISBN 13: 9780127329505

Published by London/San Diego/New York, Academic Press, 1993

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zahllose Diagramme und Formeln, 467 Seiten, Zustand: sehr gutes Exemplar, minimale Gebrauchsspuren. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1100 24,0 x 16,0 cm, gebundene Ausgabe, grünes Leinen mit weißer und hellblauer Prägung.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Atmospheric Science. An Introductory Survey.
• Publisher: London/San Diego/New York, Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: German
• ISBN 10: 0127329501
• ISBN 13: 9780127329505
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 9. Auflage,.
• Weight: 1100 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Naturwissenschaft&Medizin

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Synopsis

This book has been written in response to a need for a text to support several of the introductory courses in atmospheric sciences commonly taught in universities; namely, introductory survey courses at the junior or senior undergraduate level and beginning graduate level, the undergraduate physical meteorology course, and the undergraduate synoptic laboratory. These courses serve to introduce the student to the fundamental physical principles upon which the atmospheric sciences are based and to provide an elementary description and interpretation of the wide range of atmospheric phenomena dealt with in detail in more advanced courses. In planning the book we have assumed that students enrolled in such courses have already had some exposure to calculus and physics at the first-year college level and to chemistry at the high school level.

Review

"Wallace and Hobbs...offer this excellent update of an outstanding introductory work. The organization of the book is very clear. Each chapter is well laid out with clear diagrams, good quality figures, and explanatory text. ...A first-class resource book. Summing Up: Highly recommended."
-- CHOICE
"In terms of both content and appearance, this title has been completely revamped from the first edition. It contains new chapters on atmospheric chemistry, the Earth system, climate, and the atmospheric boundary layer, as well as enhanced treatment of atmospheric dynamics, weather forecasting, radiative transfer, severe storms, and human impacts, such as global warming. The authors illustrate concepts with colorful state-of-the-art imagery and cover a vast amount of new information in the field."
--Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

"Wallace and Hobbs' classic text has been completely updated in content and appearance...Qualitative and numerical exercises are included to reinforce learning, and biographical footnotes summarize the work of key scientists and the history of meteorology. The exercises and lessons are accompanied by full-color illustrations, satellite images, and ground-based photos."
--Weatherwise