Atmospheric Processes and Systems (Paperback, annotated edition)

Atmospheric Processes and Systems presents a concise introduction to the atmosphere and the fundamentals of weather. Examining different aspects of the mass, energy and circulation systems in the atmosphere, this text provides detailed accounts of specific phenomena, including
* the composition and structure of the atmosphere
* energy transfers
* the cycle of atmospheric water in terms of evaporation, condensation and precipitation
* pressure and winds at the primary or global scale
* secondary air masses and fronts
* thermal differences and weather disturbances.
The text includes sixteen boxed case studies, annotated further reading lists and a glossary of key terms.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science
Release date:	August 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Russell D Thompson
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	220
Edition:	annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-17146-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General
LSN:	0-415-17146-6
Barcode:	9780415171465

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