Contemporary Climatology（2 NED）

著者名：Robinson, P.J./Henderson-Sellers, Ann

Routledge（2014/09/25発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9780582276314
• eISBN：9781317889540

Description

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
 

Table of Contents

1. The scope and controls of the climate;
2. The Earth's radiation budget;
3. Energy and temperature;
4. Moisture in the atmosphere;
5. Precipitation;
6. Winds and pressure;
7. The general circulation and global climate;
8. Tropical weather and climate;
9. Extra-tropical climates;
10. Local climates;
11. Human interaction with climate;
12. Climates of the past;
13. The future - Climate change, climate models climate impacts