Weather Studies: Introduction to Atmospheric Science

by Joseph M. Moran

Table of Chapter 1: Monitoring Weather 1 (Read Chapter 1 - Note that this pdf file is 9 Mb) Chapter 2: Origin, Composition, and Structure 23 Chapter 3: Solar and Terrestrial Radiation 49 Chapter 4: Heat, Temperature, and Atmospheric Circulation 83 Chapter 5: Air Pressure 111 Chapter 6: Humidity, Saturation, and Stability 131 Chapter 7: Clouds, Precipitation, and Weather Radar 163 Chapter 8: Wind and Weather 199 Chapter 9: Atmosphere's Planetary Circulation 225 Chapter 10: Weather Systems of Middle Latitudes 265 Chapter 11: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes 299 Chapter 12: Tropical Weather Systems 333 Chapter 13: Weather Analysis and Forecasting 363 Chapter 14: Light and Sound in the Atmosphere 391 Chapter 15: Climate and Climate Change 409 Appendix Conversion Factors 449 Appendix Milestones in the History of Atmospheric Science 451 Appendix Climate Classification 459 465 497

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Textbooks, Nature

516 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required reading for a class, but actually rather engrossing. Well-written, it builds on each concept as it is introduced so that the reader gets a firm foundation for atmospheric science. I liked the topical essays included at the end of every chapter.

[jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book about Weather. Really enjoyed it even though it was a textbook for a class. Made concepts easier to understand. Would definitely recommended to someone academically interested in weather.