Weather A Concise Introduction
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The second edition of this concise, affordable textbook is ideal for curious undergraduate majors and non-majors taking a first course in meteorology. The first two chapters introduce readers to the main concepts and tools used to analyze weather patterns. Chapters 3-8 provide a foundational understanding of the fundamental processes taking place in the atmosphere, and in Chapters 9-12 these physical concepts are applied to specific weather phenomena. Weather concepts are then used in Chapters 13-15 to explain weather forecasting, air…
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Key features
- Introduces the concepts and tools needed to understand daily weather patterns within the first several chapters
- Utilizes a single mid-latitude cyclone case study throughout the book
- Features new visual analysis exercises at the end of each chapter allowing students to gain practice analyzing maps and graphs
- Includes expanded and updated coverage on precipitation types and formation, satellite and radar technology, the Madden-Julian Oscillation, tornadoes, as well as the history of meteorology, including a diversified profile of atmospheric scientists
- Features nearly 100 new figures to enhance student understanding and engagement, including satellite imagery, graphs, maps, and schematics
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108963688
- Subjects Atmospheric Science,Climate,Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Editions 2nd Edition (Current edition)
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 06 January 2022
- ISBN: 9781108832717
- Dimensions (mm): 276 x 219 mm
- Weight: 1.06kg
- Page extent: 350 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 06 January 2022
- ISBN: 9781108965590
- Dimensions (mm): 276 x 219 mm
- Weight: 0.92kg
- Page extent: 350 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 26 October 2021
- ISBN: 9781108963688
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