climates and weather explained

ISBN-13: 9780415125192 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 464 str.

Edward Linacre; Bart Geerts

Opis

This study integrates climatology and meteorology to present an introduction to the study of the atmosphere. Explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by illustrations and case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to issues in ordinary life - skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasting, air pollution. Focussing particularly on the Southern hemisphere, the authors insights into topcal environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought. The CD-ROM, which accompanies the hardback edition of the book, contains additional material closely interrelated with each chapter of the book. Providing resources for practical work and more advanced study, the CD-ROM features: over 170 extra scientific Notes, with 40 additional illustrations and tables; interactive numerical, multiple choice and practical exercises and self-assessment tests; and an extended guide to further reading.

Spis treści

Preface, Part I: Air, Part II: Energy, Part III: Water, Part IV: Winds, Part V: Climates, Part VI: Supplements, List of Plates, List of Figures, List of Tables, List of Notes, List of Abbreviations, Bibliography, Index

O autorze

Edward Linacre is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the Australian National University. Bart Geerts is a Lecturer in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alabama in Huntsville