Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.79 (665 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415160200 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 468 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
exhaustive The best book on the subject without a mathematical presentation!Despite the lack of formulae, this volume is really exhaustive. The theory is thoroughly presented.In fact diagrams,graphs and maps are simply abundant along the text,supplying a lively image of the physical processes.Many photographic plates are provided with detailed comments as well.Overall, a splendid and vast array of pictures that gives an engrossing description of scientifi. "Yes and no ." according to Rolf Jochen Thiele. This book left a mixed impression. Yes, the meteorological content might be up to date. Sometimes the content is very short, sometimes the style is very boring and old-fashioned. No, this book is not well illustrated. Most of the graphics look awful. Handmade illustrations are not longer good enough for a specialist publication in the Yes and no . This book left a mixed impression. Yes, the meteorological content might be up to date. Sometimes the content is very short, sometimes the style is very boring and old-fashioned. No, this book is not well illustrated. Most of the graphics look awful. Handmade illustrations are not longer good enough for a specialist publication in the 3rd millenium. I had better save my money.. rd millenium. I had better save my money.. Collector Bart said Doc for the Wx. Haven't read it yet, looks good though
"the book is suitable as an introductory text in atmospheric science." -- American Meteorological Society
Rigorously revised and updated, the 7th edition retains its popular tried and tested structure and remains the most comprehensive guide to the earth's weather processes, climatic conditions, and human impacts on climate change. New features for the 7th edition incude: * extended coverage of regional climates - Australasia, sub-arctic and polar regions, and the former USSR* updated analysis of global warming, desertification, mid-latitude synoptic systems, local climates, the role of the oceans and atmosphere/earth/ocean interactions* new sections on thunderstorms, teleconnections, typhoon paths over Asia, Australian monsoons, boreal forest and tropical urban climates* discussion of environmental impacts of climate change and predicted changes over the next millenium.* coverage of the 1995 IPCC results on climate trends and projected responses* superb range of new illustrations including 4pp colour section* extended further reading, bibliography and chapter summaries.