Contemporary climatology
P. J. Robinson (Author), A. Henderson-Sellers (Author)
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
1 online resource (xiii, 317 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), color maps, graphs
9781315842660, 9781317889533, 9781317889540, 9781317889557, 9781322164922, 1315842661, 1317889533, 1317889541, 131788955X, 1322164924
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The scope and controls of the climate
The Earth's radiation budget
Energy and temperature
Moisture in the atmosphere
Precipitation
Winds and pressure
The general circulation and global climate
Tropical weather and climate
Extra-tropical weather and climate
Local climates
Human interaction with climate
Climates of the past
Modelling the climate
Climate, climate change and the future
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