Understanding Weather and Climate

Name: Understanding Weather and Climate
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ISBN: 9780131015821

ISBN-10: 0131015826

ISBN-13: 9780131015821

Edition: 3rd 2004

Authors: Edward Aguado, James E. Burt

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Description:

For courses in Introductory Meteorology. This meteorology text focuses on explanation aboutrather than description ofthe processes that produce Earth's weather and climate. It emphasizes a non-mathematical understanding of physical principles as a vehicle for learning about atmospheric processes. Additionally, difficult-to-visualize topics are reinforced with a series of software tutorials presented on a CD-ROM packaged with the book.

Book details

List price: $100.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/24/2003
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 592
Size: 8.25" wide x 11.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English




Energy and Mass



Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere



Solar Radiation and the Seasons



Energy Balance and Temperature



Atmospheric Pressure and Wind



Water in the Atmosphere



Atmospheric Moisture



Cloud Development and Forms



Precipitation Processes



Distribution and Movement of Air



Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions



Air Masses and Fronts



Disturbances



Mid-Latitude Cyclones



Lightning, Thunder, and Tornadoes



Tropical Storms and Hurricanes



Human Activities and Special Topics



Weather Forecasting and Analysis



Human Effects: Air Pollution and Heat Islands



Current, Past and Future Climates



Earth's Climates



Climate Changes: Past and Future



Special Topics and Appendices



Atmospheric Optics



Unit of Measurement and Conversions



The Standard Atmosphere



Weather Map Symbols



Weather Extremes


Glossary


Index