An introduction to dynamic meteorology /

Afficher d'autres versions (5)

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 new edition features a companion website with MATLAB exercises and upda...

Description complète

Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Holton, James R. (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Hakim, Gregory J.
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Amsterdam : Elsevier : Academic Press, [2013]
Édition:5th edition.
Sujets:
Dynamic meteorology.
M�et�eorologie dynamique.
Dynamic meteorology
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • Basic conservation laws
  • Elementary applications of the basic equations
  • Circulation and vorticity
  • The planetary boundary layer
  • Synoptic-scale motions I : quasi-geostrophic analysis
  • Atmospheric oscillations : linear perturbation theory
  • Synoptic-scale motions II : baroclinic instability
  • Mesoscale circulations
  • The general circulation
  • Tropical dynamics
  • Middle atmosphere dynamics
  • Numerical modeling and prediction
  • Useful constants and parameters
  • List of symbols
  • Vector analysis
  • Moisture variables
  • Standard atmosphere data
  • Symmetric baroclinic oscillations
  • Answers to Selected Problems (Complete solutions manual available to instructors).

Documents similaires