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    • Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 11
      • February 1, 2026
      • Jung-Sup Um + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Risk Reduction presents a comprehensive examination of innovative geospatial methods utilized to address the challenges posed by climate change across various sectors. The book encompasses a wide array of topics, including the application of remote sensing in agriculture, urban climate change mitigation, and the evaluation of land use effects on surface temperatures. It highlights the integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning and satellite imagery to enhance drought risk mapping, deforestation detection, and flood prediction, providing valuable insights into environmental sustainability. Moreover, the text emphasizes participatory approaches and the role of local communities in climate resilience. By synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives, the book underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Ultimately, this work serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners committed to leveraging geospatial techniques for effective climate change risk reduction and environmental management.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.

    • Weather and Climate

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 13
      • April 1, 2026
      • Simon Driscoll + 6 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Weather and Climate: Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence provides a comprehensive exploration of machine learning in the context of weather forecasting and climate research. The authors begin with an introduction to the fundamentals and statistical tools of machine learning, followed by an overview of various machine learning models. Emulation and machine learning of sub-grid scale parametrizations are discussed, along with the application of AI/ML in weather forecasting and climate models. Next, the book delves into the concept of explainable AI (XAI) methods for understanding ML and AI models, as well as the use of generative AI in weather and climate research. It explores the interface of data assimilation and machine learning for weather forecasting, showcasing case studies of machine learning applied to environmental monitoring data. The book concludes by looking ahead to the future of ML and AI in climate and weather-related research, providing references for further reading. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and atmospheric science, highlighting the potential for innovation and advancement in weather and climate research.

    • Drought Dynamics

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Mir Jafar Sadegh Safari + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Drought Dynamics: Modeling and Assessment to Confront a Changing Climate synthesizes the latest research findings and practical insights from leading experts in the field. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to understand the causes and impacts of drought, predict its occurrence, and implement practical measures to mitigate its effects. The book begins with an in-depth review of fundamental drought theory followed by a closer examination of related aspects like social behavior, food security, health, climate, sediment, architecture, and education. Next is a close look at geography information systems including data assessment, models, maps, and visualizations. The editors then explore drought management along with community resilience, adaptation, policy, and the economy. New trends in drought studies are presented including the latest practical technologies and the use of artificial intelligence. Lastly, a series of detailed case studies offers practical insights on data assessment, modeling, experimental studies, and climate change. The editors and contributing authors offer this resource to help build resilience and sustainability in the face of one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

    • Reducing the Risks of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 12
      • March 1, 2026
      • John E. Hay
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Reducing the Risks of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes presents evidence-based and practical guidance on appropriate ways to manage the rapidly increasing impacts and risks associated with extreme weather, climate and ocean events. This book specifically addresses the needs and challenges laid out in the author’s two earlier volumes: Science of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes, 2022, and Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes, 2025. The book emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management at local, national, and global levels, drawing on lessons learned from past experiences to inform effective strategies. It explores the complexities of managing the consequences of these extremes, highlighting the role of communication, engagement, and inclusiveness in fostering resilience within communities. Additionally, the text addresses the necessity of monitoring and evaluating climate risk management initiatives to ensure their effectiveness and adaptability. By synthesizing insights across various scales, this author aims to empower readers to navigate the challenges posed by climate variability and change. This book serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners committed to reducing risks and enhancing resilience in the face of an increasingly unpredictable climate.

    • Climate Change and Rainfall Extremes in Africa

      • 1st Edition
      • April 21, 2025
      • Victor Ongoma
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Climate Change and Rainfall Extremes in Africa: Occurrence, Impacts and Adaptation provides the latest developments on extreme rainfall in Africa, along with an analysis of current impacts, future implications, and community adaptations. The book's chapters are organized into three parts: 1) Understanding Rainfall Extremes, 2) Regional Rainfall and Hydrological Extremes, and 3) Prediction, Impacts, and Adaptation to Rainfall Extremes. Specific sections examine rainfall variability in Africa (and across the world), how climate change has contributed to the increasing severity of events, focus on different regions and various meteorological extremes, including tropical cyclones, drought, flooding, rising water levels, and changes in rainfall concentration.Final sections look ahead to the future of forecasting rainfall, economic implications, damage assessment, adaptation, community resilience, and risk reduction measures. This timely resource will deepen readers' understanding of how climate change and extreme rainfall in Africa (and elsewhere) are impacting communities and what can be done to mitigate the effects.

    • An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Gabriel Williams
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 3 9 6 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 3 9 7 9
      Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping: Advances and Applications, Volume Ten delves into the novel methods and applications of remote sensing in climate-change studies. The book begins by exploring climate observation and monitoring, consolidating remote sensing data systems for environmental mapping, and tracking air pollution using remote sensing data. The volume covers the use of remote sensing data for monitoring and predicting climate change, characterizing land changes with climate time series data, and tracking climate change and tropical cyclones with geospatial techniques.It also discusses the system dynamics model of economic development and climate change, as well as climate change mitigation, adaptation, and future directions. Additionally, it addresses climate modeling, validation, uncertainty mapping, and the application of remote sensing data in government climate policies and sustainable risk reduction approaches for global climate change issues.

    • Multi-Scale Precipitation Variability Over the Tropics

      • 1st Edition
      • January 6, 2025
      • Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Multi-Scale Precipitation Variability Over the Tropics: New Insights from Observations and Modelling explores the latest developments in the observation and modelling of tropical precipitation. Researchers will benefit from this detailed analysis of recent advancements in the field. The text first examines recent satellite and RADAR observations and how those breakthroughs enhance our understanding. This is followed by a review of NASA A-train observations as well as extreme events. The editors also look at predicting precipitation variability with a state-of-the-art ensemble forecast system. The text wraps with a discussion of multiscale cloud and precipitation variability with the backdrop of a changing climate.This text will provide researchers with new insights and a deeper understanding of the latest advances in the observation and modelling of tropical precipitation.

    • Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 14, 2025
      • Shawn Milrad
      • English
      • Paperback
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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.

    • Extreme Weather Forecasting

      • 1st Edition
      • October 11, 2022
      • Marina Astitha + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Extreme Weather Forecasting reviews current knowledge about extreme weather events, including key elements and less well-known variables to accurately forecast them. The book covers multiple temporal scales as well as components of current weather forecasting systems. Sections cover case studies on successful forecasting as well as the impacts of extreme weather predictability, presenting a comprehensive and model agnostic review of best practices for atmospheric scientists and others who utilize extreme weather forecasts.