Meteorology of the Southern Hemisphere
Meteorology of the Southern Hemisphere

Author: David Karoly

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-04-03

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 1935704109

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This book looks at the circulation features of the Southern Hemisphere, both for the atmosphere and oceans. It includes observational techniques based on satellites, anchored and drifting buoys, and the research carried out at research stations in the Southern Hemisphere. The book was originally published in 1972 by the American Meteorological Society. It has been revised and updated in 1999, following the expansion of research bases and the development of research in the region at the time.

Southern Hemisphere Paleo- and Neoclimates
Southern Hemisphere Paleo- and Neoclimates

Author: Peter Smolka

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 3642596940

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Climate models show that climate change is not a uniform process. Areas of increased temperature are situated near areas of decreased temperature, areas with increased precipitation adjoin areas of drought. This is one of the reasons why climate change is so difficult to detect. Any parameter must be considered and tested locally or regionally and not on an average globally. This book gives an overview of current research methods and results in the different fields of climate research including modelling. In addition, it contains a hemisphere-wide stratigraphic data base with about 80000 species. All paleoclimatic data as well as a state-of-the-art atmospheric circulation model in a PC version are included. So both research and graduate teaching are supported with high-end software running on affordable computers, also in those countries that have no access to Cray super computers. Thus, this book will be of interest to all researchers and scientists in the field of climatology.

Climates of the Southern Continents
Climates of the Southern Continents

Author: Jack E. Hobbs

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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This book fills a significant gap in the climatological literature, providing a comprehensive assessment of the climates of the southern hemisphere. It is the first book of its type to provide a consolidated view of the climates of southern Africa, Australia, South America and Antarctica, addressing past and future climates as well as those of the present. Present climates are considered in the first part of the book, to provide a background against which past and future climates can be investigated. Emphasis in the book is on the inter-relatedness of global, synoptic and smaller scale aspects of southern hemisphere continental climates. Discussion of topical, but fundamental, concerns including El Niño, global warming and climate variability is incorporated throughout the text. The study of the climatology of the southern hemisphere is fundamental to our understanding of climates and climatic issues across the globe. The book will therefore be of particular interest to scientists interested in climate with a focus beyond the southern hemisphere, as well as those with a specialised interest in all or part of the southern hemisphere. It is also a significant addition to the literature for climate researchers as well as for undergraduate students studying climatology in the atmospheric, environmental and earth sciences.

Climates and Weather Explained
Climates and Weather Explained

Author: Bart Geerts

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-03-11

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 1134801823

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Climates and Weather Explained is a comprehensive introduction to the study of the atmosphere integrating climatology and meteorology. Clear explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by a wealth of highly informative illustrations and a vast array of case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to everyday life. Focusing particularly on the Southern hemisphere the authors provide fresh insights into topical environmental concerns from global warming and natural hazards to sustainable global population. The textbook is supplemented by a unique interactive Student downloadable resources containing entirely additional material, for practical work and more advanced study. Closely related to each chapter of the book, the Student downloadable resources features: * Over 170 extra 'Notes', 40 illustrations and tables. * Multiple choice, self-assessment and practical exercises. * Extended glossary and key word searching * Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing * A gallery of meteorological photographs in full colour A special Instructors' Resource Pack is also available.

Climate Change
Climate Change

Author: Thomas W. Giambelluca

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1996-05

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13:

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Integrating issues of climate modelling, ecological and human dimensions of climate change, and policy implications, this volume addresses the critical problems of climate change from a Southern Hemisphere perspective. However, the spatial focus in the book is not defined just by latitude, but also by geopolitical criteria: encompassing the developing world, the tropics north of the equator, as well as regions south of the equator. The book begins by examining the geographic and geopolitical plurality of the Earth, including north and south distinctions and the science/policy plurality. A hemispheric perspective on coupled climate modelling is then discussed, providing a state-of-the-art summary of climate modelling as it pertains to the Southern Hemisphere. In addition, the book examines the interaction of humanity, the biosphere and the atmosphere, discussing the biospheric effects of climate change, possible climatic impacts of biospheric change, particularly tropical deforestation and the human health implications of climate and climate change.

Climates and Weather Explained
Climates and Weather Explained

Author: Edward Linacre

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 9780415163682

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Climates and Weather Explained integrates climatology and meteorology to present a comprehensive introduction to the study of the atmosphere. Clear explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by a wealth of highly informative illustrations and a vast array of case studies. This innovative textbook/CD package focuses particularly on examples from the Southern hemisphere. The authors offer valuable new insights into topical environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought. Examining issues such as skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasts and air pollution, the relevance of weather and climate to ordinary life is demonstrated. The students' CD-ROM, is a unique resource of entirely additional material yet closely interrelated with each chapter of the book. Providing resources for practical work and more advanced study, the CD-ROM features: * Over 170 extra scientific "Notes", with 60 additional illustrations and tables * Interactive numerical, multiple choice and practical exercises and self-assessment tests * Extended guides to further reading * Key-word searching, extended glossary * Teaching suggestions and guides * Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing * Clear navigation, print-out and download options

Climatic Change and Variability
Climatic Change and Variability

Author: A. B. Pittock

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-02-17

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9780521172264

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This 1978 book responds to a rapid growth of scientific and popular interest in questions of climatic change, variability and stability. The many distinguished contributors to this volume present a broad and authoritative interdisciplinary approach to the study of climatic change and its impact on mankind.

Atlas of Probabilities of Surface Temperature Extremes
Atlas of Probabilities of Surface Temperature Extremes

Author: Paul Tattleman

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13:

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The method for calculating warm and cold temperature extremes, described in Part I for the Northern Hemisphere, is used in this report (Part II) for an analogous presentation in the Southern Hemisphere. A bias in the estimates of cold temperature extremes for the Southern Hemisphere is discussed and evaluated in this report, resulting in development of a new set of regression equations to depict cold temperature extremes. The resulting Southern Hemisphere maps of the 1-, 5-, and 10-percent warm temperatures, and the 1-, 5-, 10-, and 20-percent cold temperatures for the warmest and coldest months, respectively, are presented. Parts I and II of this report together provide a global representation of warm and cold surface temperature extremes for use in systems design and operation. (Author).