Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

Roger Barry, Richard Chorley, Roger G. Barry, The late Richard Chorley

'I recommend this book to all those studying the earth's atmosphere and world climate.' - Helmut Mayer, Meteorologische Zeitschrift'It is likely to stay in the vanguard of recommended texts into the next millennium.' - Progress in Physical Geography'During the 35 years since its first publication, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate has been a useful book for anyone interested in meteorology and climatology. With its comprehensiveness, it forms a good entry point into the world of atmospheric science.' - Meteorologische Zeitschrift

• 1. Introduction and History of Meteorology and Climatology 2. Atmospheric Composition, Mass and Structure 3. Solar Radiation and the Global Energy Budget 4. Atmospheric Moisture Budget 5. Atmospheric Instability, Cloud Formation and Precipitation Processes 6. Atmospheric Motion: Principles 7. Planetary-Scale Motions in the Atmosphere and Ocean 8. Numerical Models of the General Circulation, Climate and Weather Prediction 9. Mid-Latitude Synoptic Systems 10. Weather and Climate in Temperate and High Latitudes 11. Tropical Weather and Climate 12. Boundary Layer Climates 13. Climate Change