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Mesoscale meteorology in midlatitudes [[electronic resource] /] / Paul Markowski and Yvette Richardson



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Autore: Markowski Paul <1974-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: Mesoscale meteorology in midlatitudes [[electronic resource] /] / Paul Markowski and Yvette Richardson Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Chichester, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2010
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (431 p.)
Disciplina: 551.634
Soggetto topico: Mesometeorology
Mesometeorology - Mathematical models
Altri autori: RichardsonYvette <1968->  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes; Contents; Series Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; List of Symbols; PART I General Principles; 1 What is the Mesoscale?; 2 Basic Equations and Tools; 3 Mesoscale Instabilities; PART II Lower Tropospheric Mesoscale Phenomena; 4 The Boundary Layer; 5 Air Mass Boundaries; 6 Mesoscale Gravity Waves; PART III Deep Moist Convection; 7 Convection Initiation; 8 Organization of Isolated Convection; 9 Mesoscale Convective Systems; 10 Hazards Associated with Deep Moist Convection; PART IV Orographic Mesoscale Phenomena
11 Thermally Forced Winds in Mountainous Terrain12 Mountain Waves and Downslope Windstorms; 13 Blocking of the Wind by Terrain; PART V Appendix; A Radar and Its Applications; References; Index
Sommario/riassunto: Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes presents the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena in a highly accessible, student-friendly manner. The book's clear mathematical treatments are complemented by high-quality photographs and illustrations. Comprehensive coverage of subjects including boundary layer mesoscale phenomena, orographic phenomena and deep convection is brought together with the latest developments in the field to provide an invaluable resource for mesoscale meteorology students. Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes functions as a comprehensive, easy-to-
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ISBN: 1-119-96667-1
1-282-55002-0
9786612550027
0-470-68210-8
0-470-68209-4
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910829947103321
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Serie: Advancing weather and climate science.