Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate
- ISBN-10
- 0415271711
- ISBN-13
- 9780415271714
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 421
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Authors
- Richard J. Chorley, Roger Graham Barry
Description
Atmosphere, Weather and Climateis the essential introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed variability and changes, and projected future trends. Extensively revised and updated, this eighth edition retains its popular tried and tested structure while incorporating recent advances in the field. From clear explanations of the basic physical and chemical principles of the atmosphere, to descriptions of regional climates and their changes, Atmosphere, Weather and Climatepresents a comprehensive coverage of global meteorology and climatology.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
By Richard J. Chorley, Roger Graham BarryAtmosphere, Weather and Climate
-
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
By Richard J. Chorley, Roger Graham BarryAtmosphere, Weather and Climate
-
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
By Roger Barry, Roger G. Barry, Richard ChorleyStaehelin, J., Harris, N.R.P., Appenzeller, C. and Eberhard, J. (2001) Ozone trends: a review. Rev. Geophys. 39(2), 231–90. Strangeways, I. (2002) Back to basics: the 'met. enclosure': Part 8(a) – Baometric pressure, mercury barometers.
-
Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate: An Introduction to Meteorology
By John Gabriel NavarraAtmosphere, Weather, and Climate: An Introduction to Meteorology
-
Atmosphere: A Scientific History of Air, Weather, and Climate
By Michael AllabyPresents a history of atmospheric studies, discussing such topics as the study of air, water, and gases throughout the ages, the classification of climates, the development of weather maps and forecasting, and the discovery and theory of ...
-
Weather, Macroweather, and the Climate: Our Random Yet Predictable Atmosphere
By Shaun LovejoyWe will discuss in simple terms how to make the best seasonal and annual forecasts - without giant numerical models. Above all, the book offers readers a new understanding of the atmosphere.
-
Handbook of Weather, Climate, and Water: Dynamics, Climate, Physical Meteorology, Weather Systems, and Measurements
By Thomas D. Potter, Bradley R. ColmanThis comprehensive, two-volume review of the atmospheric and hydrologic sciences promises to be the definitive reference for both professionals and laypersons for years to come.
-
Climate Realism: The Aesthetics of Weather and Atmosphere in the Anthropocene
By Jeff Diamanti, Lynn Badia, Marija CetinićThis book sets forth a new research agenda for climate theory and aesthetics for the age of the Anthropocene. It explores the challenge of representing and conceptualizing climate in the era of climate change.
-
Our Amazing Atmosphere: An Introduction to Weather and Climate
By Eugene RoblThe text places special emphasis on relationships between fundamental variables, such as temperature, pressure, winds, and moisture, and how these variables underlie atmospheric phenomena.
-
Atmosphere, Clouds, and Climate
By David RandallThis is the ideal introduction for students and nonspecialists. No prior experience in atmospheric science is needed, only basic college physics.