The atmosphere: An introduction to meteorology - Hardcover

Lutgens, Frederick K

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130503525 ISBN 13: 9780130503527

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1989

Synopsis

Reinforcing basic concepts with everyday, easy-to-grasp examples, this highly regarded volume remains the standard introduction to meteorology and the atmosphere – components, problems, and applications. The Eleventh Edition retains hallmark Tarbuck/Lutgens a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa. The authors continue to provide current reports, including discussion and photos of “Super Tuesday” (the day of many 2008 presidential primaries) and the tornado outbreak in 24 states. The chapter on climate changeis updated to includethe findings presented in the fourth assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The book's Companion Website is fully updated.Introduction to the Atmosphere; Heating Earth’s Surface and Atmosphere; Temperature; Moisture and Atmospheric Stability; Forms of Condensation and Precipitation; Air Pressure and Winds; Circulation of the Atmosphere; Air Masses; Weather Patterns; Thunderstorms and Tornadoes; Hurricanes; Weather Analysis and Forecasting; Air Pollution; The Changing Climate; World Climates; Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere.A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about meteorology.

About this title

From the Publisher

Traditional in both structure and approach, this text offers a current and comprehensive introduction to the atmosphere, its components, problems, and applications.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: Traditional in both structure and approach, this book offers a current and comprehensive introduction to the atmosphere, its components, problems, and applications. Key Topics: Poviding a strong emphasis on readability, this book was substantially rewritten with the aim of producing a user-friendly book. Coverage includes sections on World Distribution of Temperature and Cycles of Air Temperature, a section on Humidity, and a section on How Do We Detect Climate Change. Strong, updated examples of environmental issues, such as ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain, and air pollution, allow instructors to demonstrate relevance of the subject matter. Market: For anyone interested in subjects on weather, climate, atmosphere, or any of the physical sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0130503525
• ISBN 13: 9780130503527
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 491