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Introduction to Global Spectral Modeling
Av T.N. Krishnamurti, H.S. Bedi m. fl.
Inbunden, 2006
552 kr
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This is an introductory textbook on global spectral modeling designed for senior-level undergraduates and possibly for first-year graduate students. This text starts with an introduction to elementary finite-difference methods and moves on towards the gradual description of sophisticated dynamical …
Light Absorption in Sea Water
Av Bogdian Wozniak, Jerzy Dera m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
1643 kr
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This book provides a detailed description of light absorption and absorbents in seawaters with respect to provenance, region of the sea, depth of the occurrence and trophicity. The text is based on a substantial body of contemporary research results taken from the subject literature (over 400 …
Polar Oceans from Space
Inbunden, 2010
1643 kr
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Only a few centuries ago, we knew very little about our planet Earth. The Earth was considered flat by many although it was postulated by a few like Aristotle that it is spherical based on observations that included the study of lunar eclipses. Much later, Christopher Columbus successfully sailed …
Oceanic Thermohaline Circulation
An Introduction
Inbunden, 2006
1643 kr
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This book presents a global hydrographic description of the thermohaline circulation, an introduction to the theoretical aspects of this phenomenon, and observational evidence for the theory. The hydrographic description and the observational evidence are based on data sources, available via …
Ocean Waves Breaking and Marine Aerosol Fluxes
Inbunden, 2007
1643 kr
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The atmosphere and the ocean form a coupled system which exchanges heat, momentum and water at the air–sea interface. The interface is dynamic and masses and energy are continually transferred across the air–sea interface. The energy ?ow from the atmosphere to the ocean generates an aerodynamically …
Rotating Hydraulics
Nonlinear Topographic Effects in the Ocean and Atmosphere
Av Lawrence L.J. Pratt, John A. Whitehead
Inbunden, 2007
1098 kr
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What is “rotating hydraulics” and why would anyone wish to read a book on the subject? Over the past three decades, the term has come to describe the physics of overflows and other choked flows of the ocean and atmosphere that are broad enough to be influenced by Earth’s rotation. The currents and …
Prediction and Regulation of Air Pollution
Inbunden, 1991
1643 kr
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Investigations of atmospheric pollution have recently reached a new stage. In addition to the estimation and the monitoring of pollutant concentrations in the air around their sources, by way of observational data and also by calcu lations on the basis of theoretical research, it is now possible …
Climate in Human Perspective
A tribute to Helmut E. Landsberg
Av Ferdinand Baer, N.L. Canfield m. fl.
Inbunden, 1991
1098 kr
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The editors intend that this book conveys the remarkable variety and fundamental importance of the late Helmut E. Landsberg's many contributions to the science of climatology and its practice over a very productive 55-year career. We thank the distinguished authors for their contributions. We also …
Climate Dynamics of the Tropics
Inbunden, 1991
2188 kr
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The first edition of my book "Climate and Circulation of the Tropics" was reasonably up to date to the middle of 1985. In a second printing in 1988 it was possible to complete a few literature references and to correct some misprints. However, vigorous research has taken place over the past five …
Climate Dynamics of the Tropics
Häftad, 1991
2188 kr
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The first edition of my book "Climate and Circulation of the Tropics" was reasonably up to date to the middle of 1985. In a second printing in 1988 it was possible to complete a few literature references and to correct some misprints. However, vigorous research has taken place over the past five …
Monsoons over China
Av Ding Yihui
Inbunden, 1993
2188 kr
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The monsoon over China is one of the major components of the general circulation on a global basis. Its activity be ars a significant regional implication in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Recently, the remarkable relationship and teleconnection between this part of the monsoon and other regions …
Microphysics of Clouds and Precipitation
Av H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
Inbunden, 1996
2733 kr
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Cloud physics has achieved such a voluminous literature over the past few decades that a significant quantitative study of the entire field would prove unwieldy. This book concentrates on one major aspect: cloud microphysics, which involves the processes that lead to the formation of individual …
Microphysics of Clouds and Precipitation
Av H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
Häftad, 1996
2733 kr
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Cloud physics has achieved such a voluminous literature over the past few decades that a significant quantitative study of the entire field would prove unwieldy. This book concentrates on one major aspect: cloud microphysics, which involves the processes that lead to the formation of individual …
Averaging of Meteorological Fields
Av R.L. Kagan, Lev S. Gandin m. fl.
Inbunden, 1997
1643 kr
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Spatial and temporal averaging of observational data is widely used in many problems of meteorology, hydrology and related sciences. Several averaging methods have been proposed by various scientists and are used on a regular basis to obtain data averaged in space orfand in time, to yield data …
Air-Sea Exchange: Physics, Chemistry and Dynamics
Inbunden, 1999
2188 kr
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During the 1980's a wealth of information was reported from field and laboratory experiments in order to validate andlor modify various aspects of the surface layer Monin-Obukhov (M-O) similarity theory for use over the sea, and to introduce and test new concepts related to high resolution flux …
Applications of Seasonal Climate Forecasting in Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems
Av Graeme L. Hammer, Neville Nicholls m. fl.
Inbunden, 2000
2188 kr
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Climate variability has major impacts in many parts of the world, including Australia. Developments in understanding of the El Niño - Southern Oscillation Phenomenon have introduced some skill in seasonal to inter-annual climate forecasting. Can this skill be harnessed to advantage? Or do we just …
Nonlinear Physical Oceanography
A Dynamical Systems Approach to the Large Scale Ocean Circulation and El Niño
Inbunden, 2000
1643 kr
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In this book, the methodology of dynamical systems theory is applied to investigate the physics of the global ocean circulation. Topics include the dynamics of the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean, the stability of the thermohaline circulation and the El Niño/Southern Oscillation phenomenon in the …
Dynamics of Internal Gravity Waves in the Ocean
Av Yu.Z. Miropol'sky, Olga D. Shishkina
Inbunden, 2001
2515 kr
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This monograph creates a systematic interpretation of the theoretical and the most actual experimental aspects of the internal wave dynamics in the ocean. Firstly, it draws attention to the important physical effects from an oceanographical point of view which are presented in mathematical …
Variability of Air Temperature and Atmospheric Precipitation in the Arctic
Inbunden, 2002
1643 kr
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This text presents a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of air temperature and atmospheric precipitation variability over a period of instrumental observation in the Arctic, using data from stations, updated to the year 2000. A summary is also provided of the current stage of knowledge …
Radar Meteorology
Av S. Raghavan
Inbunden, 2003
2188 kr
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As we all know, weather radar came into existence during the Second World War when aircraft detection radars had their vision limited by echoes from rain bearing clouds. What was often considered to be of nuisance value by the air force personnel trying to locate enemy aircraft was seen as an …
Nonlinear Physical Oceanography
A Dynamical Systems Approach to the Large Scale Ocean Circulation and El Niño,
Inbunden, 2005
1092 kr
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In the ?rst edition of this book (publishedby Kluwer Academic in November 2000) the methodology of dynamical systems theory was introduced and appli- ˜ cations of this theory to the large-scale ocean circulation and El Nino were p- vided. Surprisedby the favorable reactions, I decided to make a …
Handbook of Micrometeorology
A Guide for Surface Flux Measurement and Analysis
Av Xuhui Lee, William Massman m. fl.
Inbunden, 2004
3061 kr
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Micrometeorology is a branch of meteorology that is concerned with atmospheric phenomena and processes near the ground at scales of tens of meters to several kilometers. Progress in micrometeorologyismade throughexperimentalinvestigationofthesephenomenaandquantitative …
Carbonaceous Aerosol
Inbunden, 2005
2188 kr
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This monograph provides a unique and comprehensive coverage of the nature and atmospheric role of carbonaceous aerosol particles, these big unknowns of the global atmosphere. Even the concept of carbonaceous aerosol has just recently grown out of atmospheric pollution studies, without ever being …
Aeronomy of the Middle Atmosphere
Chemistry and Physics of the Stratosphere and Mesosphere
Av Guy P. Brasseur, Susan Solomon
Inbunden, 2005
1643 kr
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Since the Industrial Revolution the chemical composition of the atmosphere has changed at a rate unprecedented in recent history. Ozone depletion emerged as one of the most important environmental issues of the 20th century as evidence grew for substantial human influences on the atmospheric ozone …
Cloud Optics
Inbunden, 2006
1643 kr
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Clouds affect the climate of the Earth, and they are an important factor in the weather. Therefore, their radiative properties must be understood in great detail. This book summarizes current knowledge on cloud optical properties, for example their ability to absorb, transmit, and reflect light, …
Physics and Modelling of Wind Erosion
Av Yaping Shao
Inbunden, 2008
2405 kr
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Wind erosion occurs in many arid, semiarid and agricultural areas of the world. It is an environmental process in?uenced by geological and climatic variations as well as human activities. In general, wind erosion leads to land degradation in agricultural areas and has a negative impact on air …
Introduction to Global Spectral Modeling
Av T.N. Krishnamurti, H.S. Bedi m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
552 kr
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This is an introductory textbook on global spectral modeling designed for senior-level undergraduates and possibly for first-year graduate students. This text starts with an introduction to elementary finite-difference methods and moves on towards the gradual description of sophisticated dynamical …
Light Absorption in Sea Water
Av Bogdian Wozniak, Jerzy Dera
Häftad, 2011
1643 kr
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This book provides a detailed description of light absorption and absorbents in seawaters with respect to provenance, region of the sea, depth of the occurrence and trophicity. The text is based on a substantial body of contemporary research results taken from the subject literature (over 400 …
Oceanic Thermohaline Circulation
An Introduction
Häftad, 2010
1643 kr
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This book presents a global hydrographic description of the thermohaline circulation, an introduction to the theoretical aspects of this phenomenon, and observational evidence for the theory. The hydrographic description and the observational evidence are based on data sources, available via …
Ocean Waves Breaking and Marine Aerosol Fluxes
Häftad, 2010
1643 kr
Lägg i varukorg
The atmosphere and the ocean form a coupled system which exchanges heat, momentum and water at the air–sea interface. The interface is dynamic and masses and energy are continually transferred across the air–sea interface. The energy ?ow from the atmosphere to the ocean generates an aerodynamically …
