University of Kabianga

Atmospheric science :

Wallace, John M.

Atmospheric science : an introductory survey / John M. Wallace, Peter V. Hobbs. - 2nd ed. - Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006. - xvi, 483 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. - International geophysics series ; v. 92 . - International geophysics series ; v. 92. .

Includes: indexes

Introduction and overview -- The earth system -- Atmospheric thermodynamics -- Radiative transfer -- Atmospheric chemistry -- Cloud microphysics -- Atmospheric dynamics -- Weather systems -- The atmospheric boundary layer -- Climate dynamics. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

"Atmospheric Science, Second Edition, has been completely revamped in terms of content and appearance. The authors illustrate concepts with colorful state-of-the-art imagery and cover a vast amount of new information in the field. They have also developed several online materials for instructors who adopt the text."--BOOK JACKET.

012732951X 9780127329512

2005034642


Atmosphere
Atmospheric physics
Atmospheric chemistry
Meteorology

QC861.3 / .W35 2006

551.5