An introduction to dynamic meteorology. Volume 88 /
This revised text presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The Fourth Edition features a CD-ROM with MATLABʼ exercises and updated tre...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Burlington, MA :
Elsevier Academic Press,
[2004]
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| Edition: | 4th ed. |
| Series: | International geophysics series ;
v. 88. |
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| Summary: | This revised text presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The Fourth Edition features a CD-ROM with MATLABʼ exercises and updated treatments of several key topics. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences. * Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles * Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems * Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing style * Instructor's Manual available to adopters NEW IN THIS EDITION * A CD-ROM with MATLABʼ exercises and demonstrations * Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 535 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-517) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780080470214 0080470211 012354016X 9780123540164 |