Precipitation: Process and Analysis - Hardcover

Graham N. Sumner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471905348 ISBN 13: 9780471905349

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1988

Synopsis

Three main components of precipitation studies: meteorology, climatology and hydrology, are integrated in this book which provides a broad treatment starting from basic theory. The book deals with precipitation specifically, rather than treating it as part of meteorology, climatology or hydrology. Divided into two main sections, the book first concentrates on the atmospheric processes involved in the production of clouds and on yield precipitation of one form or another. The emphasis in the second part is on our attempts to monitor precipitation at or near the earth's surface and analyse its distribution in time and space. The book will be of use to geographers, hydrologists and environmental scientists who specialize in precipitation studies and to those who require a greater depth of knowledge of the subject.

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From the Publisher

A general introduction to the meteorological and hydrological factors associated with the production of precipitation, and analysis of the distribution of precipitation once it has hit the ground. The first book of its kind, in that it unifies these two related disciplines, while minimizing mathematics. Covers formation of clouds, precipitation processes, observation, measurement, and analysis. Well illustrated with figures, maps, and tables.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471905348
• ISBN 13: 9780471905349
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 472