An introduction to dynamic meteorology /

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

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Holton, James R. (Author)
Other Authors: Hakim, Gregory J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier : Academic Press, [2013]
Edition:5th edition.
Subjects:
Dynamic meteorology.
M�et�eorologie dynamique.
Dynamic meteorology
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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).

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