An Introduction to Dynamic MeteorologyElsevier, 26 apr 2004 - 535 pagine An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Fourth Edition presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This revised edition features updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction. It contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems. This book is recommended for senior and graduate students in meteorology and atmospheric science, as well as atmospheric scientists desiring a broad overview of dynamical meteorology.
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Sommario
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3 Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations | 57 |
4 Circulation and Vorticity | 86 |
5 The Planetary Boundary Layer | 115 |
QuasiGeostrophic Analysis | 139 |
Linear Perturbation Theory | 182 |
Baroclinic Instability | 228 |
12 Middle Atmosphere Dynamics | 407 |
13 Numerical Modeling and Prediction | 448 |
Useful Constants and Parameters | 491 |
List of Symbols | 493 |
Vector Analysis | 498 |
Moisture Variables | 501 |
Standard Atmosphere Data | 504 |
Symmetric Baroclinic Oscillations | 506 |
9 Mesoscale Circulations | 268 |
10 The General Circulation | 313 |
11 Tropical Dynamics | 370 |
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