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An introduction to dynamic meteorology /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Holton, James R. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, [2004]
Edition:Fourth edition.
Series:International geophysics series ; v. 88.
Subjects:
Dynamic meteorology.
Météorologie dynamique.
Dynamische Meteorologie
Meteorologie.
Atmosfeer.
Atmosferische circulatie.
Dynamische Meteorologie.
atmosfeer
atmosphere
omloop
circulation
voorspelling
prediction
meteorologie
meteorology
numerieke methoden
numerical methods
Meteorology (General)
Meteorologie (algemeen)
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • Basic conservation laws
  • Elementary applications of the basic equations
  • Circulation and vorticity
  • The planetary boundary layer
  • Synoptic-scale motions I : quasi-geostrophic analysis
  • Atmospheric oscillations : linear perturbation theory
  • Synoptic-scale motions II : baroclinic instability
  • Mesoscale circulations
  • The general circulation
  • Tropical dynamics
  • Middle atmosphere dynamics
  • Numerical modeling and prediction
  • Useful constants and parameters
  • List of symbols
  • Vector analysis
  • Moisture variables
  • Standard atmosphere data
  • Symmetric baroclinic oscillations.