An Introduction To Dynamic Meteorology

James R. Holton

535 pages, parution le 06/05/2004 (4^eme édition)

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Résumé

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 updated treatments of several key topics. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.

Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles
Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems
Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing style
Instructor's Manual available to adopters

New in this edition

A CD-ROM with MATLAB® exercises and demonstrations
Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

L'auteur - James R. Holton

James R. Holton , University of Washington, Seattle, U.S.A.

Sommaire

Introduction
The 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
Extratropical Synoptic Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability
Mesoscale Circulations
The General Circulation
Tropical Dynamics
Middle Atmosphere Dynamics
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

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Elsevier, Academic Press
Auteur(s)	James R. Holton
Parution	06/05/2004
Édition	4^eme édition
Nb. de pages	535
Format	16 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1035g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780123540157
ISBN13	978-0-123-54015-7