Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes

Name: Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes
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ISBN: 9780470742136

ISBN-10: 0470742135

ISBN-13: 9780470742136

Edition: 2010

Authors: Paul Markowski, Yvette Richardson

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Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes presents the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena in a highly accessible, student-friendly manner. The book's clear mathematical treatments are complimented by high-quality photographs and illustrations. Comprehensive coverage of subjects including boundary layer mesoscale phenomena, orographic phenomena and deep convection is brought together with the latest developments in the field to provide an invaluable resource for mesoscale meteorology students.Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes functions as a comprehensive, easy-to-use undergraduate textbook while also providing a useful reference for graduate students, research scientists and…

Book details

List price: $67.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 2/9/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 432
Size: 8.20" wide x 10.10" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 2.882
Language: English



Series Foreward


Preface


Acknowledgments


List of Symbols



General Principles



What is the Mesoscale?



Space and time scales



Dynamical distinctions between the mesoscale and synoptic scale



Basic Equations and Tools



Thermodynamics



Mass conservation



Momentum equations



Vorticity and circulation



Pressure perturbations



Thermodynamic diagrams



Hodographs



Mesoscale Instabilities



Static instability



Centrifugal instability



Inertial instability



Symmetric instability



Shear instability



Lower Tropospheric Mesoscale Phenomena



The Boundary Layer



The nature of turbulent fluxes



Surface energy budget



Structure and evolution of the boundary layer



Boundary layer convection



Lake-effect convection



Urban boundary layers



The nocturnal low-Level wind maximum



Air Mass Boundaries



Synoptic fronts



Drylines



Outflow boundaries



Mesoscale boundaries originating from differential surface heating



Mesoscale Gravity Waves



Basic wave conventions



Internal gravity wave dynamics



Wave reflection



Critical levels



Structure and environments of ducted mesoscale gravity waves



Bores



Deep Moist Convection



Convection Initiation



Requisites for convection initiation and the role of larger scales



Mesoscale complexities of convection initiation



Moisture convergence



Elevated convection



Organization of Isolated Convection



Rote of vertical wind shear



Single-cell convection



Multicellular convection



Supercellular convection



Mesoscale Convective Systems



General characteristics



Squall line structure



Squall line maintenance



Rear inflow and bow echoes



Mesoscale convective complexes



Hazards Associated with Deep Moist Convection



Tornadoes



Nontornadic, damaging straight-Line winds



Hailstorms



Flash floods



Orographic Mesoscale Phenomena



Thermally Forced Winds in Mountainous Terrain



Slope winds



Valley winds



Mountain Waves and Downslope Windstorms



Internal gravity waves forced by two-dimensional terrain



Gravity waves forced by isolated peaks



Downslope windstorms



Rotors



Blocking of the Wind by Terrain



Factors that govern whether air flows over or around a terrain obstacle



Orographically trapped cold-air surges



Lee vortices



Gap flows



Appendix


A Radar and Its Applications



Radar basics



Doppler radar principles



Applications


References


Index