An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (International Geophysics Series)
by James R. Holton
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Author: James R. HoltonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-04
ISBN: 012354355X
Number of pages: 511
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Reviews of An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (International Geophysics Series)
Book Review: Extraordinarily good text
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say I'm not sure if texts on atmospheric dynamics get better than this. Physics books in general, in fact, rarely provide an understanding of phenomena that is so concise, intuitive, and yet mathematically robust. I highly recommend it for children, as a gift, and for pleasure reading.
I also very seriously recommend it as a graduate textbook. Five stars all the way.
Summary of An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (International Geophysics Series)
Dynamic meteorology is the study of those motions of the atmosphere that are associated with weather and climate. The science of dynamic meteorology continues its rapid advance, and its scope has broadened considerably. There continue to be important new developments in the analysis and prediction of extratropical synoptic-scale systems. Important progress has been made in the understanding of mesoscale storms, in tropical dynamics, in the dynamics of climate, and in the dynamics of the middle atmosphere.An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Third Edition reflects the full scope of modern dynamic meteorology, while providing a coherent presentation of the fundamentals. The text emphasizes physical principles rather than mathematical elegance.
* Presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology
* Explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists
* Discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change
* Features a new chapter on mesoscale dynamics
* Includes updated treatments of climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction
* Instructor's manual is available
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