A first course in atmospheric radiation /

This textbook is written for meteorology and climatology students who require an introduction to the principles and practical consequences of atmospheric radiation. Its objective is to foster an understanding of how radiation works and to provide a solid conceptual and mathematical foundation for fu...

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Main Author: Petty, Grant W. (Grant William), 1958-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Madison, Wis. : Sundog Publishing, [2006]
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:This textbook is written for meteorology and climatology students who require an introduction to the principles and practical consequences of atmospheric radiation. Its objective is to foster an understanding of how radiation works and to provide a solid conceptual and mathematical foundation for further study. Includes information on clouds, electromagnetic radiation, extinction, flux, Infrared radiation, Mie theory, polarization, solar radiation, ultraviolet radiation, water vapor, etc.
Physical Description:459 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-446) and index.
ISBN:9780972903318
0972903313