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An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Fourth Edition presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorolo… Read more

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Description

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Fourth Edition presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This revised edition features updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction.

It contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems.

This book is recommended for senior and graduate students in meteorology and atmospheric science, as well as atmospheric scientists desiring a broad overview of dynamical meteorology.

Key features

  • 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 styleNEW IN THIS EDITION
  • Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

Readership

Senior and Graduate Students in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, as well as atmospheric scientists desiring a broad overview of dynamical meteorology.

Table of contents

1. Introduction2. The Basic Conservation Laws3. Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations4. Circulation and Vorticity5. The Planetary Boundary Layer6. Synoptic Scale Motions I: Quasi-geostrophic Analysis7. Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory8. Extratropical Synoptic Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability9. Mesoscale Circulations10. The General Circulation11. Tropical Dynamics12. Middle Atmosphere Dynamics13. Numerical Prediction

AppendixA. Useful Constants and ParametersB. List of SymbolsC. Vector AnalysisD. Moisture VariablesE. Standard Atmosphere DataF. Symmetric Baroclinic OscillationsAnswers to Selected Problems(Complete solutions manual available to instructors)

Review quotes

"The book is very clearly and well written...the author succeeds in presenting the fundamentals while providing a motivating discussion on the full scope of dynamic meteorology and its applications."—Jorg Matschullat, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Center, in ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY, VOL. 49, MARCH 2006Praise for previous edition: "...reflects the full scope of modern dynamic meteorology, while providing a presentation of the fundamentals."—BULLETIN AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

"The careful presentation of introductory material and clear discussion of dynamical principles make this an excellent basic account of dynamical meteorology." —JOURNAL OF FLUID MECHANICS

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About the author

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James R. Holton

James R. Holton was Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington until his death in 2004. A member of the National Academies of Science, during his career he was awarded every major honor available in the atmospheric sciences including AGU’s Revelle Medal.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

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