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Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes presents the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena in a highly accessible, student-friendly manner. The book's clear mathematical treatments are complemented by high-quality photographs and illustrations. Comprehensive coverage of subjects includi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Markowski, Paul, 1974- (Author), Richardson, Yvette, 1968- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
Series:Advancing weather and climate science.
Subjects:
Mesometeorology.
Mesometeorology > Mathematical models.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • What is the mesoscale?
  • Basic equations and tools
  • Mesoscale instabilities
  • The boundary layer
  • Air mass boundaries
  • Mesoscale gravity waves
  • Convection initiation
  • Organization of isolated convection
  • Mesoscale convection systems
  • Thermally forced winds in mountainous terrain
  • Mountain waves and downslope windstorms
  • Blocking of the wind by terrain
  • Appendix : Radar and its applications.