Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphereoffers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics.The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science.  The later chapters describe majo...

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Main Author Ambaum, Maarten H. P
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Chichester Wiley 2010
Wiley-Blackwell
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Edition1. Aufl.
SeriesAdvancing Weather and Climate Science
Subjects
Atmospheric thermodynamics
Precipitation (Meteorology)
Wissen Bautechnik
Technik
Wissen Klimatechnik
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Summary:Thermal Physics of the Atmosphereoffers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics.The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science.  The later chapters describe major applications, specific to more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation, and radiative processes.  The book concludes with a discussion of non-equilibrium thermodynamics as applied to the atmosphere.This book provides a thorough introduction and invaluable grounding for specialised literature on the subject. Introduces a wide range of areas associated with atmospheric physicsStarts from basic level thermal physicsIdeally suited for readers with a general physics backgroundSelf-assessment questions included for each chapterSupplementary website to accompany the book
Bibliography:Includes index
ISBN:9780470745151
0470745150
DOI:10.1002/9780470710364