Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Volume 93: An Introductory Text (International Geophysics) (International...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 344 pages
• Published by: Academic Press December 7, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0125586914
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0125586917
• Book Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 2.1 pounds

Product Review
"Marshall and Plumb have nicely presented the basics of both meteorology and oceanography in this work. The book begins with a discusssion of atmospheric characteristics; the final chapter on climate and climatic variability nicely leads into the subject of global warming, and should be read by anyone with an interest in the future of the planet. . . . Highly recommended." -- A.E. Staver, Northern Illinois University, in CHOICE, June 2008

Book Description
The first integrated approach to the study of atmospheres and oceans as a coupled system

Reader Reviews
This book is a concise, clear and holistic introduction to the subject of atmosphere, ocean and climate science. The book is written in a student-friendly manner. The authors present and develop the tools required to understand the climate system. These tools include radiation, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. These tools are then used to understand the behaviour of the atmosphere and ocean. The interplay between atmosphere and ocean systems in giving rise to the climate system is elucidated. The last chapter is devoted to climate dynamics. While primarily discussing the general characteristics of atmosphere and ocean, the book also elaborates on slightly more specialized topics like wind-driven circulation, thermohaline circulation and paleoclimate.This book will help undergraduate and entry-level graduate students to secure a beachhead on the fascinating new territory of atmosphere, ocean and climate science.