Fundamentals of Meteorology
This book is dedicated to the atmosphere of our planet, and discusses historical and contemporary achievements in meteorological science and technology for the betterment of society. The book explores many significant atmospheric phenomena and physical processes from the local to global scale, as we...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
2021.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2021. |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52655-9 |
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2-Meteorology as the science
- Chapter 3-Historical background
- Chapter 4-Atmospheric structure and composition
- Chapter 5-Energy and radiation
- Chapter 6-The basics of atmospheric thermodynamics. Chapter 7-Air temperature
- Chapter 8-Atmospheric static
- Chapter 9-Atmospheric moisture
- Chapter 10-Clouds and precipitation
- Chapter 11-Air pressure and wind
- Chapter 12-Atmospheric motion
- Chapter 13-Atmospheric waves
- Chapter 14-Planetary boundary layer
- Chapter 15-General atmospheric circulation
- Chapter 16-Air masses and fronts
- Chapter 17-Cyclones and anticyclones
- Chapter 18-Tropical cyclones
- Chapter 19-Thunderstorms and tornadoes
- Chapter 20-Meteorological hazards
- Chapter 21-Atmospheric optical phenomena
- Chapter 22-Atmospheric chemistry
- Chapter 23-Weather forecast
- Chapter 24-Climate system and climate change
- Chapter 25-Earth and planetary observation and monitoring.