An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 524
• Edition: 5
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

During the past decade, the science of dynamic meteorology has continued its rapid advance. The scope of dynamic meteorology has broadened considerably. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.

This book presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The new edition has added a companion website with MATLAB exercises and updated treatments of several key topics.

• Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles
• Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems
• Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing style
• Instructor's Manual available to adopters

NEW IN THIS EDITION

• A companion website with MATLAB® exercises and demonstrations
• Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter, Pages i-ii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface, Pages xv-xvi, Greg Hakim
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Pages 1-29, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 2 - Basic Conservation Laws, Pages 31-66, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 3 - Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations, Pages 67-93, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 4 - Circulation, Vorticity, and Potential Vorticity, Pages 95-125, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 5 - Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory, Pages 127-170, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 6 - Quasi-geostrophic Analysis, Pages 171-211, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 7 - Baroclinic Development, Pages 213-254, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 8 - The Planetary Boundary Layer, Pages 255-277, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 9 - Mesoscale Circulations, Pages 279-323, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 10 - The General Circulation, Pages 325-375, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 11 - Tropical Dynamics, Pages 377-411, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 12 - Middle Atmosphere Dynamics, Pages 413-452, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Chapter 13 - Numerical Modeling and Prediction, Pages 453-490, James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Appendix A - Useful Constants and Parameters, Page 491
Appendix B - List of Symbols, Pages 493-497
Appendix C - Vector Analysis, Pages 499-501
Appendix D - Moisture Variables, Pages 503-505
Appendix E - Standard Atmosphere Data, Pages 507-508
Appendix F - Symmetric Baroclinic Oscillations, Page 509
Appendix G - Conditional Probability and Likelihood, Pages 511-512
Bibliography, Pages 513-517
Index, Pages 519-532