Contemporary Climatology

AvP.J. Robinson,Ann Henderson-Sellers

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

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Beskrivning

Now in its second edition,Climatology continues to provide an up-to-date stimulating and comprehensive guide to the nature of the earth's climate. It presents a synthesis of contemporary scientific ideas about atmospheric circulation. Topics covered include:-Energy systems-The hydrological cycle-General circulation, local and regional climate-Application of climate information-Use of satellite observations

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1999-06-09
Mått:189 x 246 x 21 mm
Vikt:660 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:332
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780582276314

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Meteorologi och klimatologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

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'this is an excellent revision of a well-established text that should be welcomed by many students of geography, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences and environmental studies.'Keith Boucher, Loughborough University, Progress in Physical Geography

Innehållsförteckning

1. The scope and controls of the climate;2. The Earth's radiation budget;3. Energy and temperature;4. Moisture in the atmosphere;5. Precipitation;6. Winds and pressure;7. The general circulation and global climate;8. Tropical weather and climate;9. Extra-tropical climates;10. Local climates;11. Human interaction with climate;12. Climates of the past;13. The future - Climate change, climate models climate impacts