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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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Holton, James R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, [2004]
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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 535 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-517) and index.
ISBN:9780080470214
0080470211
012354016X
9780123540164