[PDF] Introduction To Weather And Climate eBook

Author : C. Donald Ahrens
Publisher : Thomson Brooks/Cole
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 25,97 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Climatic extremes
ISBN : 9781439049136

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FUNDAMENTALS OF EXTREME WEATHER, International Edition is a unique textbook solution for the fast-growing market of non-majors science courses focused on extreme weather. With strong foundational coverage of the science of meteorology, FUNDAMENTALS OF EXTREME WEATHER, International Edition introduces the causes and impacts of extreme weather events and conditions. Students learn the science of meteorology in context of important and often familiar weather events such as Hurricane Katrina and they'll explore how forecast changes in climate may influence frequency and/or intensity of future extreme weather events. An exciting array of photos and illustrations brings the intensity of weather and its sometimes devasting impact to every chapter.Written by a respected and unique author team, this book blends coverage found in Don Ahren's market-leading texts with insights and technology support contributed by co-author Perry Samson. Professor Samson has developed an Extreme Weather course at the University of Michigan that is the fastest-growing science course at the university.

Author : Robin McIlveen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 40,32 MB
Release : 2010-05-27
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0199215421

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Originally published in 1986 as Basic meteorology: a physical outline.

Author : Jonathan E. Martin
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2012-01-05
Category : Atmosphere
ISBN : 9781609273316

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Introduction to Weather and Climate Science is a freshman-level undergraduate introductory textbook. It is geared specifically to the non-scientist, and requires no prior knowledge of meteorology. Written in a conversational tone, the book is ideal for first courses in the subject. It emphasizes the application of basic ideas to improve understanding of the kinds of weather systems encountered on a daily basis. Introduction to Weather and Climate Science covers the following topics: - The Chemical Composition of the Atmosphere - Radiative Transfer of Energy - Moisture in the Atmosphere - The Production of Clouds and Precipitation - The Nature of Mid-latitude - Tropical Weather Systems This book gives instructors all the elements needed for an excellent course requiring minimal background preparation. It can be used effectively by any scientifically-literate non-meteorologist. Jonathan E. Martin is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he has taught since 1994. He has received numerous accolades for his teaching, including the Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award. Professor Martin is a Fellow in the Teaching Academy of the University of Wisconsin. He also has the distinction of being named a Mark H. Ingraham Distinguished Faculty and a Hamel Faculty Fellow by the university's College of Arts and Letters. In addition to teaching, Professor Martin has research expertise in the study of mid-latitude weather systems.

Author : Edward Aguado
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,94 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Atmospheric physics
ISBN : 9780321769633

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With a focus on scientific literacy, current events, and forecasting, Understanding Weather and Climate seeks to answer these and other questions, giving students a friendly introduction to the fundamentals of atmospheric science.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 25,87 MB
Release : 2006-10-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309180538

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Uncertainty is a fundamental characteristic of weather, seasonal climate, and hydrological prediction, and no forecast is complete without a description of its uncertainty. Effective communication of uncertainty helps people better understand the likelihood of a particular event and improves their ability to make decisions based on the forecast. Nonetheless, for decades, users of these forecasts have been conditioned to receive incomplete information about uncertainty. They have become used to single-valued (deterministic) forecasts (e.g., "the high temperature will be 70 degrees Farenheit 9 days from now") and applied their own experience in determining how much confidence to place in the forecast. Most forecast products from the public and private sectors, including those from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service, continue this deterministic legacy. Fortunately, the National Weather Service and others in the prediction community have recognized the need to view uncertainty as a fundamental part of forecasts. By partnering with other segments of the community to understand user needs, generate relevant and rich informational products, and utilize effective communication vehicles, the National Weather Service can take a leading role in the transition to widespread, effective incorporation of uncertainty information into predictions. "Completing the Forecast" makes recommendations to the National Weather Service and the broader prediction community on how to make this transition.

Author : C. Donald Ahrens
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Meteorology
ISBN :

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METEOROLOGY TODAY, Ninth Edition, is one of the most widely used and authoritative texts for the introductory meteorology course. This ninth edition helps you understand and appreciate the dynamic nature of the inevitable weather phenomena that continually influence our lives. The text's clear and inviting narrative is supplemented by numerous pedagogical features that encourage observing, calculating, and synthesizing information.

Author : Jonathan E. Martin
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 50,53 MB
Release : 2011-06-29
Category : Atmosphere
ISBN : 9781609273323

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Introduction to Weather and Climate Science is a freshman-level undergraduate introductory textbook. It is geared specifically to the non-scientist, and requires no prior knowledge of meteorology. Written in a conversational tone, the book is ideal for first courses in the subject. It emphasizes the application of basic ideas to improve understanding of the kinds of weather systems encountered on a daily basis.