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OverviewThis study integrates climatology and meteorology to present an introduction to the study of the atmosphere. Explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by illustrations and case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to issues in ordinary life - skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasting, air pollution. Focussing particularly on the Southern hemisphere, the authors insights into topcal environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bart Geerts , Edward LinacrePublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.839kg ISBN: 9780415125208ISBN 10: 0415125200 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 23 October 1997 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPart One: AIR 1. The Atmosphere, PART TWO: ENERGY, 2. Radiation, 3. Temperature, 4.Evaporation, 5. Energy BAlances PART THREE: WATER 6. Humidity, 7. Atmospheric Instability, 8. Clouds, 9. Cloud Processes, 10. Precipitation, 11. Oceans, PART FOUR: WINDS, 12. Global Winds, 13.Synoptic-Scale Winds, 14.Local Winds, PART FIVE: CLIMATES, 15. Weather and Climate Change, 16. Southern Climates, PART SIX: Supplements, 17. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSReviewsAuthor InformationEdward Linacre is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the Australian National University. Bart Geerts is a Lecturer in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alabama in Huntsville Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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