Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: A First Course

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 336 pages
• Published by: Wiley July 5, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470864656
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470864654
• Book Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Review
" I have personally used Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics … and found it to be a welcome addition to my reading lists." (Area, 2007)

Product Description
This exciting text provides a mathematically rigorous yet accessible textbook that is primarily aimed at atmospheric science majors. Its accessibility is due to the texts emphasis on conceptual understanding.

The first five chapters constitute a companion text to introductory courses covering the dynamics of the mid-latitude atmosphere. The final four chapters constitute a more advanced course, and provide insights into the diagnostic power of the quasi-geostrophic approximation of the equations outlined in the previous chapters, the meso-scale dynamics of thefrontal zone, the alternative PV perspective for cyclone interpretation, and the dynamics of the life-cycle of mid-latitude cyclones.

• Written in a clear and accessible style
• Features real weather examples and global case studies
• Each chapter sets out clear learning objectives and tests students’ knowledge with concluding questions and answers

A Solutions Manual is also available for this textbook on the Instructor Companion Site www.wileyeurope.com/college/martin.

Reader Reviews
This is the best synoptic textbook I have found. It has excellent schematics of atmospheric dynamic that are clearly and concisely. It also doesn't cheat on the math--it gives clear derivations with explanations. It also avoid unnecessary details. Great!