Résumé
The weather can be a cause of disruption, despair and even danger everywhere around the world at one time or another. Even when benign it is a source of constant fascination.Applied Atmospheric Dynamics connects this interest with the theoretic underpinnings of fluid dynamics; linking real physical events as diverse as Hurricane Katrina and the strong katabatic winds of Antarctica, with quantitative conceptual models of atmospheric behaviour.
Assuming only basic calculus the book provides a physical basis for understanding atmospheric motions around the globe as well as detailing the advances that have led to a greater understanding of weather and climate.
The accompanying supplementary cd-rom features colour graphics, maps, databases, animations, project materials, as well as weather data tips.
- covers the standard theoretical principles of atmospheric dynamics and applies the theory to global real world examples;
- assumes only non-vector based calculus;
- features supplementary cd-rom with electronic versions of all figures, case study data and possible term projects;
- an invaluable text for students of Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Geography and Environmental Science.
Sommaire
- Anatomy of a cyclone
- Anatomy of a cyclone
- Mathematical methods in fluid dynamics
- Properties of fluids
- Fundamental forces
- Scale analysis
- Simple steady motion
- Circulation and vorticity
- Simple wave motions
- Extra-tropical weather systems
- Atmospheric phenomena
- Boundary layers
- Clouds and severe weather
- Tropical weather
- Mountain weather
- Epilogue: the general circulation
Caractéristiques techniques
PAPIER | |
Éditeur(s) | Wiley |
Auteur(s) | Amanda H. Lynch, John J. Cassano |
Parution | 01/08/2006 |
Nb. de pages | 280 |
Format | 17 x 24,5 |
Couverture | Broché |
Poids | 585g |
Intérieur | Noir et Blanc |
EAN13 | 9780470861738 |
ISBN13 | 978-0-470-86173-8 |
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