An introduction to dynamic meteorology. Volume 88 /

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This revised text presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The Fourth Edition features a CD-ROM with MATLAB� exercises and...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Holton, James R. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, �2004.
Edition:4th ed.
Series:International geophysics series ; v. 88.
Subjects:
Dynamic meteorology.
M�et�eorologie dynamique.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Meteorology & Climatology.
Dynamic meteorology
Meteorologie.
Atmosfeer.
Atmosferische circulatie.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 The Basic Conservation Laws
  • 3 Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations
  • 4 Circulation and Vorticity
  • 5 The Planetary Boundary Layer
  • 6 Synoptic Scale Motions I: Quasi-geostrophic Analysis
  • 7 Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory
  • 8 Extratropical Synoptic Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability
  • 9 Mesoscale Circulations
  • 10 The General Circulation
  • 11 Tropical Dynamics
  • 12 Middle Atmosphere Dynamics
  • 13 Numerical Prediction
  • Appendix A Useful Constants and Parameters
  • Appendix B List of Symbols
  • Appendix C Vector Analysis
  • Appendix D Moisture Variables
  • Appendix E Standard Atmosphere Data
  • Appendix F Symmetric Baroclinic Oscillations
  • Answers to Selected Problems
  • (Complete solutions manual available to instructors).

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