Temporal climatology and anomalous weather analysis /

Temporal climatology and anomalous weather analysis /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Qian, Weihong, author.
Imprint:	Singapore : Springer, 2017.
Description:	1 online resource (xvi, 687 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	Springer atmospheric sciences, 2194-5217 Springer atmospheric sciences,
Subject:	Climatic extremes. Climatic extremes.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11272061

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ISBN:	9789811036415 9811036411 9789811036408 9811036403
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 2, 2017).
Summary:	By breaking down atmospheric variables into temporal climatologies and anomalies, this book demonstrates that all weather extremes and climatic events are directly associated with the anomaly component of atmospheric motion. We can use the anomaly-based synoptic chart and dynamical parameters to objectively describe these extremes and events. The conception and differences of weather, climate and general circulation tend to confuse us, because there are no clear physical definitions available for them. Weather extremes such as heat waves, cold surges, freezing rains, heavy rains, severe drought, unusual storm tracks, and tornados are common on our planet?s surface. Climatic events such as Arctic warming and declining sea ice have become hot topics in recent years. An approach based on breaking down total variables into temporal climatologies and anomalies can be used to identify general circulation, analyze climatic anomalies and forecast weather extremes. Accordingly, this book will appeal to students, teachers and forecasters in the field of weather and climate alike.
Other form:	Print version: Qian, Weihong. Temporal climatology and anomalous weather analysis. Singapore : Springer, 2017 9811036403 9789811036408
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-981-10-3641-5

Table of Contents:

Weather and climate
Wind and general circulation
Spatial patterns and time scales of climatic state
Global monsoon
Waves and vortices
Regional convective events
Heat waves and cold events
Unusual tropical cyclons
Circulation and climatic anomalies
Low-frequency oscillations.