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
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
