An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics

ISBN-13: 9780521696289 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 198 str.

Anastasios Tsonis

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'The book is clearly written and provides an appreciable and concise introduction to the major concepts of atmospheric thermodynamics. Various examples, along with their solutions, are provided at the end of any chapter and discussed in detail.' Meteorologische Zeitschrift

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Basic definitions; 2. Some useful mathematical and physical topics; 3. Early experiments and laws; 4. The first law of thermodynamics; 5. The second law of thermodynamics; 6. Water and its transformations; 7. Moist air; 8. Vertical stability in the atmosphere; 9. Thermodynamic diagrams; 10. Beyond this book; References; Appendix; Index.