Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

Atmosphere, Weather and Climate is the essential introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed variability and changes, and projected future trends. Extensively revised and updated, this ninth edition retains its popular tried and tested structure while incorporating recent advances in the field. From clear explanations of the basic physical and chemical principles of the atmosphere, to descriptions of regional climates and their changes, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate presents a comprehensive coverage of global meteorology and climatology. In this new edition the latest scientific ideas are expressed in a clear, non-mathematical matter.New features include:Rewritten Chapter 13 to take account of the 2007 IPCC findings on climate change Expanded material on teleconnection patterns and associated climatic anomalies.Updated discussion of GCMs used in the Fourth IPCC, and NCEP/NCAR and ERA-40 reanalysis schemes.New four colour text design featuring over 40 colour platesOver 360 diagrams have been redrawn in full colour to improve clarity and aid understandingIncreased number of boxes highlighting topical issues and 20th century advances.Barry, Roger G. is the author of 'Atmosphere, Weather and Climate', published 2009 under ISBN 9780415465694 and ISBN 0415465699.