ENGLISH

Atmospheric Thermodynamics: Elementary Physics and Chemistry

By Gerald R. North , Tatiana L. Erukhimova

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
052189963X, 9780521899635
LCC
QC880.4.T5 N67 2009
Open Library ID
OL24063229M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2282753 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
281\281
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 12:03:06
Науки о Земле;Метеорология и климатология;Физико-х

Description

This textbook presents a uniquely integrated approach in linking both physics and chemistry to the study of atmospheric thermodynamics. The book explains the classical laws of thermodynamics, focuses on various fluid systems, and, recognizing the increasing importance of chemistry in the meteorological and climate sciences, devotes a chapter to chemical thermodynamics which includes an overview of photochemistry. Although students are expected to have some background knowledge of calculus, general chemistry and classical physics, the book provides set-aside refresher boxes as useful reminders. It contains over 100 diagrams and graphs to supplement the discussions, and a similar number of worked examples and exercises, with solutions included at the end of the book. It is ideal for a single-semester advanced course on atmospheric thermodynamics, and will prepare students for higher-level synoptic and dynamics courses.

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