An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (Volume 88) (International Geophysics, Volume 88) - Hardcover

Holton, James R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0123540151 ISBN 13: 9780123540157

Publisher: Academic Press, 2004

Synopsis

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Fourth Edition presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This revised edition features updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction.

It contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems.

This book is recommended for senior and graduate students in meteorology and atmospheric science, as well as atmospheric scientists desiring a broad overview of dynamical meteorology.

• 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 styleNEW IN THIS EDITION
• Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

About this title

About the Author

James R. Holton was Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington until his death in 2004. A member of the National Academies of Science, during his career he was awarded every major honor available in the atmospheric sciences including AGU’s Revelle Medal.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123540151
• ISBN 13: 9780123540157
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 552