Middle Atmosphere Dynamics (International Geophysics, Volume 40)

Andrews, David G. & Conway B. Leovy & James R. Holton

ISBN 10: 0120585766 / ISBN 13: 9780120585762

Published by Academic Press, 1987

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Paperback. Light toning and wear to covers. ; Volume 40; 8.8 X 6.0 X 1.3 inches.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Middle Atmosphere Dynamics (International Geophysics, Volume 40)
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0120585766
• ISBN 13: 9780120585762
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good+

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Synopsis

For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics is an introductory textbook on the circulations of the atmosphere and ocean and their interaction, with an emphasis on global scales. It will give students a good grasp of what the atmosphere and oceans look like on the large-scale and why they look that way. The role of the oceans in climate and paleoclimate is also discussed. The combination of observations, theory and accompanying illustrative laboratory experiments sets this text apart by making it accessible to students with no prior training in meteorology or oceanography.

* Written at a mathematical level that is appealing for undergraduates andbeginning graduate students* Provides a useful educational tool through a combination of observations andlaboratory demonstrations which can be viewed over the web* Contains instructions on how to reproduce the simple but informativelaboratory experiments* Includes copious problems (with sample answers) to help students learn thematerial.

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.