This important new textbook combines an introduction to the essential core topics of atmospheric science with a in-depth treatment of key environmental issues such as air pollution and global warming. Individual chapters are written by experts in the relevant fields, ensuring the highest quality of science throughout. INDICE: List of abbreviations, constants and nomenclature.1. The climate of the Earth. John Lockwood.2. The evolution of the Earths atmosphere. Richard Wayne.3. Solar energy and atmospheric structure. Hugh Coe.4. Biogeochemical cycles. Dudley Shallcross.5. Tropospheric chemistry and air pollution. Paul Monks.6. Clouds: formation and chemistry. Peter Brimblecombe.7. Particulate matterin the atmosphere. Paul Williams.8. Stratospheric chemistry and ozone depletion. Rob Mackenzie.9. Boundary layer meteorology and atmospheric dispersion. Janet Barlow.10. Urban air pollution. Jes Fenger.11. Climate change and global air pollution. Atul Jain.Appendix: List of websites Index
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-5690-5
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 30/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés