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OverviewSynoptic meteorology, the study of large-scale weather systems and forecasting using observation, and dynamic meteorology, the study of the laws of physics involved in air movement, are treated in this major new text in two volumes. The author, a meteorologist noted for his research on tornadoes and severe storms, based his work on material he has taught for the past 14 years at the University of Oklahoma. There are no modern texts on the topic. Volume II covers the formation, motion and climatology of extratropical weather systems in the context of the quasigeostrophic theory and ""IPV"" thinking, the formation and structure of fronts and jets, applications of semigeostrophic theory, and the observed structure and dynamics of precipitation systems in midlatitudes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Howard B. Bluestein (Professor of Meteorology, Professor of Meteorology, University of Oklahoma)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 24.50cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 16.50cm Weight: 0.971kg ISBN: 9780195062687ISBN 10: 019506268 Pages: 608 Publication Date: 06 May 1993 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPART I: The Behavior of Synoptic-Scale, Extra-Tropical Systems 1: The Formation of Surface Pressure Systems 2: The Movement of Surface Pressure Systems 3: The Formation of Upper-Level Systems 4: The Movement of Upper-Level Troughs and Ridges 5: Instability, Cyclogenesis, and Anticyclogenesis 6: The Classical Midlatitude Cyclone 7: Analysis of Midlatitude, Synoptic-Scale Systems using the Balance Equations 8: Analysis of Midlatitude, Synoptic-Scale Systems using a Generalized Height-Tendency Equation 9: Analysis of Midlatitude, Synoptic-Scale Systems using Isentropic Potential Vorticity Thinking PART II: Fronts and Jets 1: The Relationship between Fronts and Jets 2: Consequences of the Cross-Front Scale 3: Kinematics and Thermodynamics of Frontogenesis 4: Observational Aspects of Fronts 5: Dynamics of Surface Frontogenesis 6: Dynamics of Middle-Upper Tropospheric Frontogenesis 7: Observational Aspects of Jets and Jet Streaks 8: Dynamics of Jets and Jet Streaks PART III: Precipitation Systems in Mid-Latitudes 1: Introduction 2: Types of Precipitation 3: The Classification of Precipitation Systems 4: Convective Systems 5: Nonconvective SystemsReviews"""Very good book! I am using it in my Synoptic meteorology (with lab) course at present.""--L. Glen Cobb, University of Northern Colorado ""An excellent supplement for an introductory meteorology course.""--Stephen Shaver, University of the South ""Very thorough account of the dynamics of mid-latitude weather systems.""--Arlindo Da Silva, University of Wisconsin ""The author continues his attempt to write a book which could replace the classical position by Sverre Pettersen and accomplishes this with remarkable success....The quantity of theoretical and practical knowledge contained in the volume is truly impressive and establishes the book as a convenient reference not only for students but for professionals as well. Extensive literature listed separately for each section and a valuable index at the end of the book should also be mentioned. Picturesque language and pieces of Emily Dickinson's poetry accompanying the headings of each part of the volume further enhance the book's readability."" --Krzysztof Haman, University of Warsaw, Pure and Applied Geophysics (PAGEOPH.)" 'there is a wealth of up-to-date material in this volume, both observational and analytical ... I would recommend the volume to anyone interested in or working in synoptic meteorology, particularly forecasters.' T. Davies, Meteorological Office, Bracknell, Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics, Vol. 56, No. 11, 1994 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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