Atmospheric science : an introductory survey / John M. Wallace, Peter V. Hobbs.

By:

Wallace, John M

Contributor(s):

Hobbs, Peter V

Material type: Text

TextSeries: International geophysics series ; v. 92.Publication details: Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 483 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cmISBN:

012732951X
9780127329512

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DDC classification:

551.5 22

LOC classification:

QC861.3 .W35 2006

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Table of contents

Contents:

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

Review: "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.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
General Collection	Main Campus Library	QC 861.3 .W35 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	20096236

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"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.

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