This textbook on atmospheric thermodynamics is for students of meteorology or atmospheric science. It also serves as a reference text for working professionals in meteorology and weather forecasting. It is unique because it provides complete, calculus-based derivations of basic physics from first principles, and connects mathematical relationships to real-world, practical weather forecasting applications. Worked examples and practice problems are included throughout. INDICE: 1. Basic concepts and terminology; 2. Equations of state; 3. Work, heat, and temperature; 4. The first law of thermodynamics; 5. Adiabatic processes; 6. The second law of thermodynamics; 7. Water vapor and phase transitions; 8. Moisture considerations: effects on temperature; 9. Atmospheric statics; 10. Model and standard atmospheres; 11. Stability; 12. Severe weather applications; Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-107-10071-8
- Editorial: Cambridge University Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 392
- Fecha Publicación: 04/06/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés