地球気候系エッセンシャル Essentials of the Earth's Climate System

Barry, Roger G./ Hall-mckim, Eileen A.

Cambridge Univ Pr（2014/03発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 259 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781107037250
• DDC分類 551.6

Full Description

This concise introduction to modern climatology covers the key topics for intermediate undergraduate students on one-semester courses. The treatment of topics is non-mathematical wherever possible, instead focusing on physical processes to allow students to grasp concepts more easily. Full-color illustrations support the text and supplementary topics are covered in boxes, enabling students to further increase their knowledge and awareness. A historical perspective of climatology is woven throughout, providing students with an insight into key scientists and technological developments. Each chapter concludes with a summary of the main points and a mixture of review and discussion questions, encouraging students to check their understanding and think critically. A list of key web links to data and other resources, and solutions and hints to answers to the student questions (password-protected for instructors) are provided online to complete the teaching package.

Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Elements of climateglobal view of energy and moisture; 3. Elements of climate: a global view of pressure, winds and storms; 4. Local and microclimates; 5. The general circulation; 6. Circulation modes; 7. Synoptic climatology; 8. Land and sea effects; 9. Climate types on land; 10. Past climates; 11. Future climate; 12. Applied climatology; Appendix: list of units; Glossary; References; Index.