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4th ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 535 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
International geophysics series ; v. 88 |
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International geophysics series ; v. 88.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-517) and index. |
| Summary |
This revised text 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 Fourth Edition features a CD-ROM with MATLAB' exercises and updated treatments of several key topics. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences. * 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 CD-ROM with MATLAB' exercises and demonstrations * Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction. |
| Contents |
1 Introduction -- 2 The basic conservation laws -- 3 Elementary applications of the basic equations -- 4 Circulation and vorticity -- 5 The planetary boundary layer -- 6 Synoptic scale motions I : Quasi-geostrophic analysis -- 7 Atmospheric oscillations : Linear perturbation theory -- 8 Extratropical synoptic scale motions II : Baroclinic instability -- 9 Mesoscale circulations -- 10 The general circulation -- 11 Tropical dynamics -- 12 Middle atmosphere dynamics -- 13 Numerical prediction -- Appendix A Useful constants and parameters -- Appendix B List of symbols -- Appendix C Vector analysis -- Appendix D Moisture variables -- Appendix E Standard atmosphere data -- Appendix F Symmetric baroclinic oscillations -- Answers to selected problems -- (Complete solutions manual available to instructors). |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Dynamic meteorology.
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Météorologie dynamique.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Meteorology & Climatology.
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Dynamic meteorology
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Meteorologie.
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Atmosfeer.
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Atmosferische circulatie.
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| Added Author |
Holton, James R. Editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Holton, James R. Introduction to dynamic meteorology. 4th ed. Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, [2004] 0123540151 9780123540157 (DLC) 2004044072 (OCoLC)54400282 |
| ISBN |
9780080470214 (electronic bk.) |
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0080470211 (electronic bk.) |
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012354016X |
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9780123540164 |
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9780123540157 |
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0123540151 |
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AU@ 000048129936 |
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AU@ 000062573654 |
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DEBSZ 482437995 |
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NZ1 15830275 |
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AU@ 000072974803 |
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