Global perspectives on tropical cyclones : from science to mitigation /

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This book is a completely rewritten, updated and expanded new edition of the original ""Global Perspectives on Tropical Cyclones"" published in 1995. It presents a comprehensive review of the state of science and forecasting of tropical cyclones together with the application of t...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Chan, Johnny C. L., Kepert, Jeffrey D.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Singapore ; London : World Scientific, ©2010.
Series:World Scientific series on Asia-Pacific weather and climate ; v. 4.
Subjects:
Cyclones > Tropics.
Natural disasters > Tropics.
Disaster relief > Tropics.
Cyclones > Régions tropicales.
Catastrophes naturelles > Régions tropicales.
Secours aux victimes de catastrophes > Régions tropicales.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Meteorology & Climatology.
Cyclones
Disaster relief
Natural disasters
Tropics
Electronic books
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Theory of tropical cyclones
  • pt. 2. Observations of tropical cyclones
  • pt. 3. Climate variations of tropical cyclone activity
  • pt. 4. Forecasting of tropical cyclones
  • pt. 5. Hydrological aspects of tropical cyclones
  • pt. 6. Societal impacts of tropical cyclones.

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