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Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics
Murry L. Salby (Author), Roger A. Pielke (Series edited by), Renata Dmowska (Series edited by)
9780126151602, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 23 May 1996
648 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.5 cm, 1.161 kg
"[In the opinion of the reviewer] the book is an example of a very well conceived and written textbook...General layout of the material is clear, illustrations are well selected and from a didactic point of view the aim of unification of traditional physical and dynamical meteorology has been successfully achieved. It can be recommended as a basic or supporting lecture both for students as well as professionals who would like to examine their field from a slightly different point of view." --Krzysztof Haman, Warsaw University, PURE APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics emphasizes the interrelationships of physical and dynamical meteorology. The text unifies four major subject areas: atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatic equilibrium and stability, atmospheric radiation and clouds, and atmospheric dynamics. These fundamental areas serve as cornerstones of modern atmospheric research on environmental issues like global change and ozone depletion. Physical concepts underlying these subject areas are developed from first principles, providing a self-contained text for students and scholars from diverse backgrounds. The presentation is Lagrangian (single-body problems) in perspective, with a balance of theory and application. Each chapter includes detailed and extensive problems; selected answers are provided, as are appendices of various constants. The text requires a thorough foundation in calculus.
A Global View. Thermodynamics of Gases. The Second Law and Its Implications. Heterogeneous Systems. Transformations of Moist Air. Hydrostatic Equilibrium. Hydrostatic Stability. Atmospheric Radiation. Aerosol and Clouds. Atmospheric Motion. Atmospheric Equations of Motion. Large-Scale Motion. The Planetary Boundary Layer. Atmospheric Waves. The General Circulation. Hydrodynamic Instability. The Middle Atmosphere. Appendices. Chapter Problems. Answers to Selected Problems. References. Subject Index. (Section Headings): A Global View. Thermodynamics of Gases. The Second Law and Its Implications. Heterogeneous Systems. Transformations of Moist Air. Hydrostatic Equilibrium. Hydrostatic Stability. Atmospheric Radiation. Aerosol and Clouds. Atmospheric Motion. Atmospheric Equations of Motion. Large-Scale Motion. The Planetary Boundary Layer. Atmospheric Waves. The General Circulation. Hydrodynamic Instability. The Middle Atmosphere. Appendices. Chapter Problems. Answers to Selected Problems. References. Subject Index.
Subject Areas: Meteorology & climatology [RBP], Atmospheric physics [PHVJ]
