Atmospheric processes and systems /
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| Author / Creator: | Thompson, Russell D. |
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| Imprint: | London ; New York : Routledge, 2002. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (xx, 194 pages) : illustrations. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Routledge introductions to environment series Routledge introductions to environment series. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11116301 |
Table of Contents:
- Part I. Introduction to the Atmosphere
- 1. The Composition of the Atmosphere
- 2. The Structure of the Atmosphere
- Part II. Radiative Fluxes and Energy Transfers in the Atmosphere and at the Earth's Surface
- 3. Radiative Fluxes and Radiation Balance
- 4. Net Radiation and Energy Transfers within the Atmosphere and at the Earth's Surface
- 5. Energy Transfers within the Troposphere and their Influence on Atmospheric Stability Tendencies
- Part III. Atmospheric Water
- 6. Evaporation and Evapotranspiration
- 7. Condensation Process and Condensation Forms at or close to the Earth's Surface: Dew, Hoar Frost and Fog
- 8. Condensation Forms in the Troposphere, away from the Earth's Surface: Clouds and Precipitation
- Part IV. The Primary Atmospheric Circulation: Global Pressure and Winds at the Earth's Surface and within the Troposphere
- 9. The Distribution of Global Surface Pressure Systems
- 10. Surface Airflow
- 11. Upper Tropospheric Pressure and Wind Systems
- Part V. Secondary and Tertiary Circulations: Synoptic Situations and Local Air Flows
- 12. Air Masses and Fronts
- 13. Weather Disturbances
- 14. Weather Disturbances of Middle and High Latitudes
- 15. Tropical Weather Disturbances
- 16. Tertiary Circulations/Local Air Flows