Meteorology Today (Media Update with MeteorologyNow and InfoTrac)

Name: Meteorology Today (Media Update with MeteorologyNow and InfoTrac)
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ISBN: 9780495012986

ISBN-10: 049501298X

ISBN-13: 9780495012986

Edition: 7th 2003

Authors: C. Donald Ahrens

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METEOROLOGY TODAY has for many years been one of the most widely used and authoritative texts for the introductory meteorology course. Each edition is extensively reviewed by leading researchers in the field to ensure that the text remains completely up-to-date and reflects today's current understanding of meteorological concepts. Author Donald Ahrens has been widely praised for his ability to explain relatively complicated ideas so that even under-prepared students can understand them. The text's clear and inviting presentation is supplemented by numerous pedagogical features that help augment students' understanding. Introductory stories found at the beginning of each chapter draws…

Book details

List price: $84.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Brooks/Cole
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 624
Size: 9.25" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.630
Language: English

1. The earth and its atmosphere. 2. Energy: warming the earth and the atmosphere. 3. Seasonal and daily temperatures. 4. Light, color, and atmospheric optics. 5. Atmospheric moisture. 6. Condensation: dew, fog, and clouds. 7. Stability and cloud development. 8. Precipitation. 9. The atmosphere in motion: air pressure, forces, and winds. 10. Wind: small-scale and local systems. 11. Wind: global systems. 12. Air masses and fronts. 13. Middle latitude cyclones. 14. Weather forecasting. 15. Thunderstorms and tornadoes. 16. Hurricanes. 17. Air pollution. 18. Global climate. 19. Climate change. Appendix A. Units, Conversions, Abbreviations, and Equations. Appendix B. Weather Symbols and the…