Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics emphasizes the
interrelationships of physical and dynamical meteorology. The text
unifies four major subject areas: atmospheric thermodynamics,
hydrostatic equilibrium and stability, atmospheric radiation and
clouds, and atmospheric dynamics. These fundamental areas serve as
cornerstones of modern atmospheric research on environmental issues
like global change and ozone depletion. Physical concepts
underlying these subject areas are developed from first principles,
providing a self-contained text for students and scholars from
diverse backgrounds.
The presentation is Lagrangian (single-body problems) in
perspective, with a balance of theory and application. Each chapter
includes detailed and extensive problems; selected answers are
provided, as are appendices of various constants. The text requires
a thorough foundation in calculus.
* Presents a comprehensive introduction to atmospheric
thermodynamics, hydrostatics, radiation and clouds, and
dynamics
* Develops concepts from first principles, providing a
self-contained volume for readers from diverse backgrounds
* Emphasizes the interaction of physical processes shaping global
problems of atmospheric energetics, transport, and chemistry
* Provides a balance of theory and applications, with examples
drawn from a wide range of phenomena figuring in global atmospheric
research
* Extensively illustrated with global satellite imagery and
analyses and photographs of laboratory simulations
* Exercises apply to a wide range of topical problems
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