Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere
"Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere" offers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science. The later chapters...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2010
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| Series: | Advancing Weather and Climate Science
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| Collection: | Wiley Online Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | "Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere" offers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science. The later chapters describe major applications, specific to more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation, and radiative processes. The book concludes with a discussion of non-equilibrium thermodynamics as applied to the atmosphere. |
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| Physical Description: | 257 S. |
| ISBN: | 9780470745151 |