Contemporary Climatology

by Peter J. Robinson

Now in its second edition, "Climatology "continues to provide an up-to-date stimulating and comprehensive guide to the nature of the earth's climate. It presents a synthesis of contemporary scientific ideas about atmospheric circulation.
Topics covered include:
-Energy systems-The hydrological cycle-General circulation, local and regional climate-Application of climate information-Use of satellite observations

340 pages, Paperback

First published May 16, 1999

About the author

Peter Robinson is Professor Emeritus of geography at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC). He has also been director of the North Carolina Climate Program.