The atmosphere : a very short introduction

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The atmosphere : a very short introduction

Paul I. Palmer

(Very short introductions, 518)

Oxford University Press, 2017

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-122) and index

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内容説明

The atmosphere is the thin, diffuse fluid that envelops the Earth's surface. Despite its apparent fragility, the existence of this fluid is vital for human and other life on Earth. In this Very Short Introduction Paul Palmer describes the physical and chemical characteristics of different layers in the atmosphere, and shows how the interactions where the atmosphere is in contact with land, ocean, and ice affect its observed physical and chemical properties. He also looks at how movement in the atmosphere, driven by heat from the sun, transports heat from lower latitudes to higher latitudes, and is a fundamental feature of the general circulation in the atmosphere. Finally, Palmer presents an overview of the types of measurements used to understand different parts of the atmosphere, and identifies the future challenges for atmospheric scientists. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

目次

1: What is special about Earth's atmosphere? 2: Atmospheric physics 3: Atmospheric motion 4: Atmospheric composition 5: Atmospheric measurements 6: Our future atmosphere Further Reading Index

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB23284950
  • ISBN
    • 9780198722038
  • LCCN
    2016955253
  • 出版国コード
    uk
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    Oxford
  • ページ数/冊数
    xix, 125 p.
  • 大きさ
    18 cm
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