The Physics of Atmospheres

The Physics of Atmospheres

by JohnT.Houghton (Author)

Synopsis

In this acclaimed textbook, John Houghton provides a comprehensive and concise description of the physical processes governing the structure and the circulation of the atmosphere. Completely revised and updated, the third edition contains much new and expanded material. New chapters have been introduced on topics of strong contemporary interest such as Chaos and Predictability and Climate Change. The chapters on global observations (especially through remote sensing) and numerical modeling have also been substantially extended. Like its predecessors, which received excellent reviews, this new edition will be an essential textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in meteorology, atmospheric physics, remote sensing, climate science, environmental science, and planetary science. Researchers and professionals in atmospheric physics and meteorology will also find it an excellent and up-to-date review of their subject.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 2
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 16 Oct 1986

ISBN 10: 0521339561
ISBN 13: 9780521339568

Media Reviews
' ... a splendid volume in the best traditions of CUP student texts. An excellent source of reference.' New Scientist
'Professor Houghton has made a laudable attempt to present a scientifically rigorous account of a very large subject in a very small book. The resulting volume is well worth its price and could be extremely useful to a serious and well-prepared would-be meteorologist.' WMO Bulletin