An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

James R Holton

ISBN 10: 0123543606 / ISBN 13: 9780123543608

Published by Academic Press, 1979

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International Geophysics Series. Vol 23. Contents: Introduction. Basic Conservation Laws. Elementary Applications of Basic Equations. Circulation & Vorticity. Planetary Boundary Layer. Dynamics of Synoptic Scale Motions in Middle Latitudes. Atmospheric Oscillations. Linear Perturbation Theory. Numerical Prediction. Development & Motion of Midlatitude Synoptic Systems. General Circulation. Stratospheric Dynamics. Tropical Motion systems. Useful constants & parameters. List of symbols. Vector analysis. Equivalent potential temperature. Standard atmosphere data. Answers to selected problems. Index. Cover - blue boards gilt titles front + spine. 391 pages. Condition. cover slight wear. Binding tight. Page excellent, clean good colour. Only mark near owner name top r corner o/p. Postage combined on multi items.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123543606
• ISBN 13: 9780123543608
• Binding: H/B
• Illustrator: Author
• Edition: 2nd
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education
  • Science & Maths

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Synopsis

This revised text presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The Fourth Edition features a CD-ROM with MATLAB exercises and updated treatments of several key topics. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.

* 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 style
* Instructor's Manual available to adopters

NEW IN THIS EDITION
* A CD-ROM with MATLAB exercises and demonstrations
* Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

Review

"In this Third Edition of an Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, a text is provided that reflects the full scope of modern dynamic meteorology, while providing a presentation of the fundamentals."
--BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

Praise for the Second Edition:
"Professor Holton's new edition retains the friendly, readable and authoritative manner of the old edition."
--ATMOSPHERE-OCEAN

"A very satisfactory addition to the library of meteorological textbooks....Holton has given us a clearly written and well-organized modern textbook in dynamic meteorology that should serve as a standard work for many years."
--BULLETIN AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

"Holton's book...is lucid, thorough and comprehensive; the first edition (1972) has already gained wide recognition as one of the leading English texts on meteorological dynamics, and this second edition will further its success, being considerably extended and revised."
--TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT

"The careful presentation of introductory material and clear discussion of dynamical principles make this an excellent basic account of dynamical meteorology."
--JOURNAL OF FLUID MECHANICS