The Physics of Rainclouds
Author: Fletcher
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011-04-14
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 9780521154796
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines cloud physics.
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The Physics of Rainclouds
Author: Neville Horner Fletcher
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 390
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Introduction to Atmospheric Physics
Author: Robert G. Fleagle
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 1981-01-09
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 0080918220
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is addressed to those who wish to understand the relationship between atmospheric phenomena and the nature of matter as expressed in the principles of physics. The interesting atmospheric phenomena are more than applications of gravitation, of thermodynamics, of hydrodynamics, or of electrodynamics; and mastery of the results of controlled experiment and of the related theory alone does not imply an understanding of atmospheric phenomena. This distinction arises because the extent and the complexity of the atmosphere permit effects and interactions that are entirely negligible in the laboratory or are deliberately excluded from it. the objective of laboratory physics is, by isolating the relevant variables, to reveal the fundamental properties of matter; whereas the objective of atmospheric physics, or of any observational science, is to understand those phenomena that are characteristic of the whole system. For these reasons the exposition of atmospheric physics requires substantial extensions of classical physics. It also requires that understanding be based on a coherent "way of seeing" the ensemble of atmospheric phenomena. Only then is understanding likely to stimulate still more general insights.
Physics and Chemistry of Clouds
Author: Dennis Lamb
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011-04-28
Total Pages: 599
ISBN-13: 1139500945
DOWNLOAD EBOOKClouds affect our daily weather and play key roles in the global climate. Through their ability to precipitate, clouds provide virtually all of the fresh water on Earth and are a crucial link in the hydrologic cycle. With ever-increasing importance being placed on quantifiable predictions - from forecasting the local weather to anticipating climate change - we must understand how clouds operate in the real atmosphere, where interactions with natural and anthropogenic pollutants are common. This textbook provides students - whether seasoned or new to the atmospheric sciences - with a quantitative yet approachable path to learning the inner workings of clouds. Developed over many years of the authors' teaching at Pennsylvania State University, Physics and Chemistry of Clouds is an invaluable textbook for advanced students in atmospheric science, meteorology, environmental sciences/engineering and atmospheric chemistry. It is also a very useful reference text for researchers and professionals.
Physics and Dynamics of Clouds and Precipitation
Author: Pao K. Wang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2013-03-14
Total Pages: 469
ISBN-13: 1107005566
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew textbook on microphysics, thermodynamics and cloud-scale dynamics of clouds and precipitation, for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, researchers and professionals.
Weather and Climate Modification
Author: Donald L. Gilman
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Published: 1965
Total Pages: 54
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWeather and Climate Modification
Author: Donald Lawrence Gilman
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Published: 1965
Total Pages: 52
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Planet Earth
Author: D. R. Bates
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2016-10-13
Total Pages: 387
ISBN-13: 1483135993
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Planet Earth, Second Edition reviews remarkable advances in understanding the physical aspects of the Earth, including technical developments that have made various new types of observation and measurement possible, as well as a deepened understanding of the fundamental laws of nature that have given the necessary basis for the interpretation of many of the complex phenomena concerned. Topics covered include the Van Allen radiation belts, the Mohole project, continental drift and polar wandering, the theory of magnetic storms and aurorae; and the possibility of extra-terrestrial sources of life. This book is comprised of 18 chapters and begins with an overview of the work and achievements of the International Geophysical Year. The reader is then introduced to the Earth's physical properties such as the deep interior, crust, oceans, climate, and geomagnetic field, as well as its origin, age, and possible ultimate fate. Subsequent chapters explore the composition and structure of the Earth's atmosphere; the general circulation of the atmosphere and oceans; the ice ages; meteorology and weather forecasting; and experimental proof of the existence of the ionosphere. The airglow, aurorae and magnetic storms, meteors, cosmic radiation, and radiation belts are also described. The final chapter examines the genesis of life on Earth. This monograph is intended for students and practitioners of planetary and geophysical sciences.
Cirrus
Author: David K. Lynch
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 499
ISBN-13: 0195130723
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text, devoted entirely to cirrus clouds, captures the state of knowledge of cirrus clouds and serves as a practical handbook as well.
