Gravity Wave Processes Their Parameterization in Global Climate Models

The subject of this volume is the observation and modelling of the gravity wave field in the atmosphere. The focus is on the question of how to include the effects of small-scale gravity waves in sophisticated global climate models. The book comprises 26 chapters, including contributions from distin...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Hamilton, Kevin (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Nato ASI Subseries I:, Global Environmental Change
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The subject of this volume is the observation and modelling of the gravity wave field in the atmosphere. The focus is on the question of how to include the effects of small-scale gravity waves in sophisticated global climate models. The book comprises 26 chapters, including contributions from distinguished experts in observation and theory, along with results from studies of gravity wave parameterization within comprehensive climate models
Physical Description:VIII, 404 p online resource
ISBN:9783642606540