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Contemporary climatology

Peter J. Robinson & Ann Henderson-Sellers

Longman, 1999

2nd ed.

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Note

Bibliography: p.304-311

Includes index: p.312-317

First published 1986

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Now in its second edition,Climatology continues to provide an up-to-date stimulating and comprehensive guide to the nature of the earth's climate. It presents a synthesis of contemporary scientific ideas about atmospheric circulation. Topics covered include: -Energy systems-The hydrological cycle-General circulation, local and regional climate-Application of climate information-Use of satellite observations

Table of Contents

  • 1. The scope and controls of the climate
  • 2. The Earth's radiation budget
  • 3. Energy and temperature
  • 4. Moisture in the atmosphere
  • 5. Precipitation
  • 6. Winds and pressure
  • 7. The general circulation and global climate
  • 8. Tropical weather and climate
  • 9. Extra-tropical climates
  • 10. Local climates
  • 11. Human interaction with climate
  • 12. Climates of the past
  • 13. The future - Climate change, climate models climate impacts

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  • NCID
    BA42276001
  • ISBN
    • 0582276314
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    [London]
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiii, 317 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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