Essentials of the Earth's climate system

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Essentials of the Earth's climate system

Roger G. Barry, Eileen A. Hall-McKim

Cambridge University Press, 2014

  • : hardback
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-254) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

This concise introduction to modern climatology covers the key topics for intermediate undergraduate students on one-semester courses. The treatment of topics is non-mathematical wherever possible, instead focusing on physical processes to allow students to grasp concepts more easily. Full-color illustrations support the text and supplementary topics are covered in boxes, enabling students to further increase their knowledge and awareness. A historical perspective of climatology is woven throughout, providing students with an insight into key scientists and technological developments. Each chapter concludes with a summary of the main points and a mixture of review and discussion questions, encouraging students to check their understanding and think critically. A list of key web links to data and other resources, and solutions and hints to answers to the student questions (password-protected for instructors) are provided online to complete the teaching package.

目次

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Elements of climate: a global view of energy and moisture
  • 3. Elements of climate: a global view of pressure, winds and storms
  • 4. Local and microclimates
  • 5. The general circulation
  • 6. Circulation modes
  • 7. Synoptic climatology
  • 8. Land and sea effects
  • 9. Climate types on land
  • 10. Past climates
  • 11. Future climate
  • 12. Applied climatology
  • Appendix: list of units
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index.

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