Books in Atmospheric science

Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences

3rd Edition
November 15, 2025
Walter A Robinson + 1 more
English
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The atmosphere conveys routine and severe weather, is central to Earth’s climate system, and provides the gaseous environment for life. This encyclopedia conveys essential information about all three aspects of the atmosphere - its roles in weather, climate, and life. Its articles describe and explain all the principal processes and phenomena. Moreover, because of the need to predict the weather, project climate change, and characterize human impacts on the atmospheric environment, the atmosphere is measured and simulated more intensively than any other natural system. Chapters in this Encyclopedia describe how these measurements and modeling are carried out.Beyond the advances that take place in any thriving scientific discipline, the past decade has seen particularly rapid change and progress within the atmospheric sciences in the following areas, for which new material is included:1. Anthropogenic climate change has become central to all aspects of the atmospheric sciences. New material addresses topics such as how air quality, extreme weather, climate extremes (droughts and floods) will change on a warmer Earth and why. Among the climate-change topics, geoengineering is emerging as an important, if controversial subject.2. High resolution numerical (computer) modeling of weather systems, for the purposes of achieving greater dynamical understanding and for short-range forecasting and storm warnings. The verisimilitude of such models has improved remarkably over the past decade.3. Observational technologies: automated sensors, new radar technologies (e.g. dual polarization), sensors (ground and space based) that use GPS signals, lidars, and small satellites, among others.4. In the area of planetary atmospheres, there is rapid growth in evidence regarding the composition of exoplanetary atmospheres, as well as new information obtained by recent missions to planets and moons within our solar system.5. The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the atmospheric sciences is growing rapidly - this is addressed in the contexts of both forecasting and climate simulation.6. Increased recognition and understanding of several important weather phenomena that were not included in the 2nd edition.Because atmospheric phenomena are dynamic, we anticipate including multimedia animations of both observations (e.g. radar or satellite loops) and model simulations.

An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Gabriel Williams
English

An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology offers a systematic exploration of synoptic meteorology, beginning with the basics of atmospheric pressure and atmospheric motion. It progresses into weather instrumentation and observation, analysis of these observations, surface fronts, and fundamental and inertial atmospheric forces. Subsequent chapters focus on balance in synoptic-scale flow, upper-tropospheric jet streams, and troughs and ridges. Concluding chapters address lower-Tropospheric Processes and Midlatitude Cyclones. This textbook serves as a bridge between introductory and upper-division atmospheric dynamics courses. Supplementary resources include a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides for instructors and Python notebooks with worked examples for both students and instructors.This book is essential for sophomore-level meteorology students, advanced researchers in atmospheric science, and professionals such as meteorologists, weather forecasters, and climate scientists. It is also beneficial for environmental consultants, aviation professionals, hydrologists, oceanographers, energy sector experts, and emergency management officials, making it a versatile resource in navigating the complexities of atmospheric science.

Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping

1st Edition
Volume 10
November 1, 2025
Jung-Sup Um + 3 more
English

Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping: Advances and Applications explores the innovative methods and applications of remote sensing for climate-change-related studies. Climate change requires a comprehensive approach that integrates various disciplines and perspectives, which remote sensing technology and data acquisition can greatly improve. The book opens with an examination of climate observation and monitoring, the consolidation of remote sensing data systems in environmental mapping, and the tracking of air pollution by remote sensing data. Climate change is comprehensively covered with chapters covering the use of remote sensing data to monitor and predict climate change; mapping, monitoring, and characterization of land change with climate time series data; tracking climate change and tropical cyclones using geospatial technique; the system dynamics model of economic development and climate change; and a close look at climate change mitigation, adaptation, and future directions. Climate modelling, validation, uncertainty mapping are also explored. Finally, the guiding role of the application of remote sensing data in government climate policies and sustainable approaches for risk reduction of global climate change issues are discussed in depth. This cutting-edge reference offers readers the latest thinking on the spatial techniques that scientists across disciplines can employ in the fight against climate change.

Sub-seasonal to Seasonal Prediction

2nd Edition
October 1, 2025
Andrew Robertson + 1 more
English

Sub-seasonal to Seasonal Prediction: The Gap Between Weather and Climate Forecasting, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that delves into the intricate realm of S2S predictability science. This volume brings together the latest advancements in numerical modeling, operational forecasting, and the development of application sectors. Bridging the gap between weather and climate forecasting, it provides atmospheric and climate scientists with the most recent insights and methodologies in this swiftly evolving field. This updated edition includes new chapters on the role of the ocean in sub-seasonal predictability, machine learning in S2S prediction, and the application of S2S climate services in Africa.It also explores S2S prediction for energy and marine weather forecasting. By addressing these various aspects, the book serves as a valuable guide for those seeking to understand and apply S2S predictions in their work.

Air Quality Monitoring and Management Using Sensors

1st Edition
Volume 9
October 1, 2025
Amit Awasthi + 4 more
English

Air Quality Monitoring and Management Using Sensors, Volume Nine offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in air pollution monitoring technologies. With contributions from leading experts, the book discusses sensor innovations, data analysis, and practical applications. It addresses the needs and challenges of air pollution monitoring and management, highlighting recent progress in calibration and validation of sensors, and the use of portable and wearable devices for personal exposure monitoring and indoor air quality assessment.Sections explore remote sensing techniques, smart sensor networks integration, IoT applications, and advanced data analysis tools for tackling air pollution. It covers sensor applications for detecting pollutants such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Additionally, it examines emission control technologies and the development of detection systems for various pollutants, including sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide. Future trends and successful case studies showcase the implementation of these sensors in environmental monitoring and remediation efforts.

New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Pasquale Avino + 2 more
English
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New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality provides readers with the latest scientific discoveries related to indoor air quality. After an in-depth introduction to indoor air quality and review of current air quality legislation, the book's chapters explore gaseous pollutants, particulate matter, ultrafine particles, and emerging contaminants. This is followed by analysis of formaldehyde emissions, VOCs, SVOCs, nanomaterials emissions, and combustion sources. From an assessment perspective, chapters include sampling approaches, traditional measuring instruments, automatic measuring instruments, assessment of bioaerosols, and geospatial analysis and modeling.Finally, the editors address the health effects of poor indoor air quality and examine how climate change has contributed to these issues. Fifteen detailed case studies round out the book to provide practical, real world understanding of the concepts covered throughout the preceding chapters.

Climate and Natural Hazard Risks

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Peter Sammonds + 2 more
English
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Climate and Natural Hazard Risks is an in-depth examination of the physical, environmental, economic, and social impacts of climate change and natural hazards on vulnerable populations in different areas around the world. The authors open with the simple question “what is risk?,” taking a detailed look at global trends and risk frameworks as they relate to climate change. From there, the chapters systematically review different hazards and their implications for risk and resilience (hurricanes, cyclones, flooding, extreme temperatures, food insecurity, earthquakes, tsunamis). The authors then delve into the latest research and data surrounding probabilistic hazard assessment and multi-hazard risk assessment. The book closes with a thoughtful discussion on resilience and the wide-reaching impacts of environmental transitions. Professionals working across climate change, environmental risk assessment, and disaster resilience will find much to consider in this thought-provoking text.

Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting

2nd Edition
June 2, 2025
Shawn Milrad
English
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Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting: An Introductory Toolkit, Second Edition provides a bridge between early meteorology courses and more advanced courses in synoptic-dynamic analysis. This valuable reference also imparts qualitative weather analysis and forecasting tools and techniques to researchers and practitioners who require deeper foundational knowledge of weather forecasting. Sections introduce readers to surface weather instrumentation, observations, and plots, radiosondes and upper-air charts, a process-based guide to understanding the motion and intensity of cyclones, anticyclones, fronts, and the diagnosis of vertical motion and associated large-scale weather conditions.After learning about the applications of modern satellite and radar imagery to synoptic analysis and forecasting, readers are provided a complete three-dimensional picture of the troposphere through thermodynamic diagram and sounding analysis techniques. This invaluable resource offers strong support for building qualitative weather observation, analysis, and forecasting skills.

Air Pollution and Related Health Risks

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Umesh Chandra Dumka + 1 more
English
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Air Pollution and Related Health Risks: Investigating Environmental Health and Sustainability provides discussion on advanced atmospheric phenomena as they relate to health risks and environmental sustainability. Sections cover challenges, the carcinogenic effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on the atmosphere, and reviews of microplastics and organic aerosol compositions. The book's editors also complete a micro and macro analysis of PM2.5 and PM10 spatio-temporal properties in the Himalayan environment, and aerosol radiative and health impacts are also explored. Other sections cover wet deposition and scavenging of atmospheric pollutants and a risk assessment of living-non-living airborne particles to human health.Post-graduates and early-career researchers in atmospheric sciences, geophysics, environmental science, and meteorology will find much to learn and apply in this valuable resource.

Aerosols and Precipitation Over Africa

1st Edition
Volume 7
March 14, 2025
Akintomide A. Akinsanola + 1 more
English
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Aerosols and Precipitation Over Africa: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects provides a clear picture of the complex interactions between aerosols and precipitation over Africa. The text begins with a close look at aerosol distribution, observational and modeling techniques, and climate models. This is followed by an examination of the effect of aerosol on precipitation and the latest advances in aerosol-precipitation studies. The editors then review regional and largescale variability. Later chapters include a climatological assessment of aerosol and precipitation properties, projected changes in precipitation and cloud patterns, and expected challenges for the future.With these interactions confounded by the large-scale dynamical systems over the continent, this book will provide a much-needed, detailed understanding of the complex connections between aerosol and precipitation over Africa. It will be a valuable resource for environmental researchers, academics, and policymakers studying the latest developments in aerosols and precipitation over Africa.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.

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