An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics
by Anastasios Tsonis
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Author: Anastasios TsonisEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-13
ISBN: 0521696283
Number of pages: 198
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Reviews of An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics
Book Review: An atmospheric thermodynamics book that covers the basics
Summary: 3 Stars
I've only glanced at the second edition of this book, but it was enough to notice that one of the examples from the first edition (in the section on Gay-Lussac's Law) has made it into the second edition, despite the author being informed that it was incorrect. It's an example about a house being heated in winter and the pressure difference that could be expected between the inside and outside. Luckily, it's always very close to zero pressure difference between the inside and outside, but the author comes up with 7.3%!! and glosses over it with the statement that window glass "can withstand such pressure changes easily." I have my doubts about that, but I do know that I don't want to be standing outside the front door if it's got that sort of pressure difference on it, since it amounts to about 3000 pounds pushing outward!
The book is a decent treatment of atmospheric thermodynamics otherwise, but it would be nice if the real applications to the atmosphere could be arrived at sooner, and covered in more detail. Most texts ignore the common stability indices that are used in forecasting, and this one is no exception, despite the fact that they've been in use for decades.
Summary of An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics
This is a self-contained, concise, rigorous book introducing the reader to the basics of atmospheric thermodynamics, and the author is a highly respected researcher in this field. This new edition has been brought completely up to date and reorganized to improve the quality and flow of the material. Each chapter contains worked examples and student exercises, making this an ideal text for short undergraduate courses taken as part of an atmospheric science, meteorology, physics or natural science program. Solutions available to lecturers.Weather Books
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