The Development of Atmospheric General Circulation Models - Complexity, Synthesis and Computation (Hardcover)

Presenting a comprehensive discussion of general circulation models of the atmosphere, this book covers their historical and contemporary development, their societal context, and current efforts to integrate these models into wider Earth-system models. Leading researchers provide unique perspectives on the scientific breakthroughs, overarching themes, critical applications, and future prospects for atmospheric general circulation models. Key interdisciplinary links to other subject areas such as chemistry, oceanography and ecology are also highlighted. This book is a core reference for academic researchers and professionals involved in atmospheric physics, meteorology and climate science, and can be used as a resource for graduate-level courses in climate modeling and numerical weather prediction. Given the critical role that atmospheric general circulation models are playing in the intense public discourse on climate change, it is also a valuable resource for policy makers and all those concerned with the scientific basis for the ongoing public-policy debate.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2011
Editors:	Leo Donner • Wayne Schubert • Richard Somerville
Dimensions:	253 x 178 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-19006-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Atmospheric physics Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General
LSN:	0-521-19006-1
Barcode:	9780521190060

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