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Atmospheric Processes and Systems

By Thompson R.D.

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2002
ISBN
0415171458, 9780415171458
LCC
QC861.2 .T46 1998
Open Library ID
OL702913M
Language
english
Format
CHM
Filesize
3 MB (2664547 bytes)
Series
Routledge Introductions to Environment
Pages
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Library
Kolxo3
Time added
2011-07-22 07:35:22

Description

Atmospheric Processes and Systems presents a concise introduction to the atmosphere and the fundamentals of weather. Examining different aspects of the mass, energy and circulation systems in the atmosphere, this text provides detailed accounts of specific phenomena, including* the composition and structure of the atmosphere* energy transfers* the cycle of atmospheric water in terms of evaporation, condensation and precipitation* pressure and winds at the primary or global scale* secondary air masses and fronts* thermal differences and weather disturbances.The text includes sixteen boxed case studies, annotated further reading lists and a glossary of key terms.

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