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ESSENTIALS OF METEOROLOGY, 8th Edition, is written for students
interested in gaining insights into the dynamic workings of the
atmosphere. The authors' ability to explain relatively complicated
ideas in an easy-to-understand way lets both science and nonscience
majors visualize the principles of meteorology. Online animations
help you to immediately apply the text material and understand the
underlying meteorological principles, and appendices allow you to
explore meteorological data such as world temperature extremes and
precipitation extremes over a 30-year period.
Written by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson and
grounded in the scientific method, METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN
INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 13th
edition, shows you how to observe, calculate and synthesize weather
information as a scientist. Packed with engaging visuals, it
provides the latest information on climate change, ozone depletion,
air quality, El Niño and other key topics as well as discussions
of recent high-profile weather events, including droughts, heat
waves, tornado outbreaks and hurricanes. "Focus On" boxes help you
delve deeper into meteorological observation methods and
environmental issues, while case studies provide direct access to
academic and newsworthy papers on recent developments. The MindTap
for Meteorology digital platform includes concept check activities,
animations and videos, and a variety of hands-on activities.
Everybody can be a thinking person when it comes to climate change,
and this book is a perfect roadmap. Start a web search for "climate
change" and the first three suggestions are "facts," "news," and
"hoax." The Thinking Person's Guide to Climate Change is rooted in
the first, up to date on the second, and anything but the last.
Produced by one of the most venerable atmospheric science
organizations, it is a must-read for anyone looking for the full
story on climate change. Using global research and written with
nonscientists in mind, the Guide breaks down the issues into
straightforward categories: "Symptoms" covers signs such as melting
ice and extreme weather, while "Science" lays out what we know and
how we figured it out. "Debates" tackles the controversy and
politics, while "Solutions" and "Actions" discuss what we can do as
individuals and communities to create the best possible future.
Full-color illustrations offer explanations of everything from how
the greenhouse effect traps heat to which activities in everyday
life emit the most carbon. Special-feature boxes zoom in on
locations across the globe already experiencing the effects of a
shifting climate. The new edition of The Thinking Person's Guide to
Climate Change has been thoroughly updated, including content on
new global record highs, new research across the spectrum, and the
Paris Agreement to cut greenhouse gases. This reference provides
the most comprehensive, yet accessible, overview of where climate
science stands today, acknowledging controversies but standing
strong in its stance that the climate is changing--and something
needs to be done.
Satellite Observations to Benefit Science and Society: Recommended
Missions for the Next Decade brings the next ten years into focus
for the Earth and environmental science community with a
prioritized agenda of space programs, missions, and supporting
activities that will best serve scientists in the next decade.
These missions will address a broad range of societal needs, such
as more reliable weather forecasts, early earthquake warnings, and
improved pollution management, benefiting both scientific discovery
and the health and well-being of society. Based on the 2007 book,
Earth Science and Applications from Space: National Imperatives for
the Next Decade and Beyond, this book explores each of the
seventeen recommended missions in detail, identifying launch dates,
responsible agencies, estimated cost, scientific and public
benefits, and more. Printed entirely in color, the book features
rich photographs and illustrations, tables, and graphs that will
keep the attention of scientists and non-scientists alike. Table of
Contents Front Matter An Integrated Strategy: Satellite
Observations to Benefit Science and Society Selecting and
Prioritizing the Missions Recommended Missions ACE,
Aerosol-Cloud-Ecosystems ASCENDS, Active Sensing of CO2 Emissions
over Nights, Days, and Seasons CLARREO, Climate Absolute Radiance
and Refractivity Observatory DESDynI, Deformation, Ecosystem
Structure, and Dynamics of Ice GACM, Global Atmospheric Composition
Mission GEO-CAPE, Geostationary Coastal and Air Pollution Events
GPSRO, Operational GPSRadio Occultation GRACE-II, Gravity Recovery
and Climate Experiment II HyspIRI, Hyperspectral Infrared Imager
ICESat-II, Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite II LIST, Lidar
Surface Topography PATH, Precipitation and All-Weather Temperature
and Humidity SCLP, Snow and Cold Land Processes SMAP, Soil Moisture
Active-Passive SWOT, Surface Water and Ocean Topography 3D-Winds,
Three-Dimensional Tropospheric Winds XOVWM, Extended Ocean Vector
Winds Mission From Satellite Observations to Earth Information
METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE AND THE
ENVIRONMENT by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson
combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to
introduce students to the concepts and current issues of
meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of
this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate
and synthesize information as budding scientists. Specific
discussions center on severe weather systems like tornadoes and
hurricanes, as well as everyday elements like wind, precipitation
and the seasons. The MindTap course provides students with engaging
features such as Concept Animations, a digital Study Guide, and
summative EOC assessment. New assignable Case Study activities in
each chapter allow students to apply their knowledge to real life
studies and meteorological events.
C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson combine expert content in
weather, climate, and earth science with the interactive experience
you expect from Cengage Learning. Grounded in the scientific
method, this reader-friendly and highly visual book shows you how
to observe, calculate, and synthesize information as a budding
scientist, systematically analyzing meteorological concepts and
issues. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems, such
as tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricanes, as well as everyday
elements, such as wind, precipitation, condensation, masses and
fronts, and the seasons. Events and issues dominating today's news
cycles also receive thorough attention, and include analysis of
Superstorm Sandy, the Oklahoma tornadoes, recent findings from the
US National Climate Assessment and the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change, and more. Whether you choose a bound book or eBook,
METEOROLOGY TODAY, 11th Edition is a dynamic learning experience
packed with end-of-chapter summaries, key terms, review questions,
exercises and problems, live animations, web links, and more to
carry your learning to atmospheric heights!
ESSENTIALS OF METEOROLOGY: AN INVITATION TO THE ATMOSPHERE, Ninth
Edition, is written for students interested in gaining insights
into the dynamic workings of the atmosphere. The authors' ability
to explain even complicated ideas in an easy-to-understand way
enables both science and non-science majors to visualize and
understand important principles of meteorology. Online animations
help bring text material to life and make it easier to understand
the underlying concepts, and appendices offer the chance for
in-depth exploration of meteorological data, such as world
temperature and precipitation extremes over a 30-year period.
From low humor to high drama, TV weather reporting over the decades
has encompassed an enormous range of styles and approaches,
triggering chuckles, infuriating the masses, and at times even
saving lives. In "Weather on the Air", meteorologist and science
journalist Robert Henson covers it all - the people, technology,
science, and show business that combine to deliver the weather to
the public each day. The first comprehensive history of its kind,
"Weather on the Air" explores the many forces that have shaped
weather broadcasts over the, years, including the long-term drive
to professionalize weathercasting, the complex relations between
government and private forecasters, and the effects of
climate-change science and the Internet on today's broadcasts.
Dozens of photos and anecdotes accompany Henson's more than two
decades of research to document the evolution of weathercasts, from
their primitive beginnings on the radio to the high-gloss,
graphics-laden segments we watch on television every morning. This
engaging study will be an invaluable tool for students of broadcast
meteorology and mass communication and an entertaining read for
anyone fascinated by the public face of weather.
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