Atmospheric Processes and Systems

<p><em>Atmospheric Processes and Systems</em> presents a concise introduction to the atmosphere and the fundamentals of weather. Examining different aspects of the mass, energy and circulation systems in the atmosphere, this text provides detailed accounts of specific phenomena, including<br>* the composition and structure of the atmosphere<br>* energy transfers<br>* the cycle of atmospheric water in terms of evaporation, condensation and precipitation<br>* pressure and winds at the primary or global scale<br>* secondary air masses and fronts<br>* thermal differences and weather disturbances.<br>The text includes sixteen boxed case studies, annotated further reading lists and a glossary of key terms.</p> Series editors’ preface, List of plates, List of figures, List of tables, List of boxes, List of case studies, Preface, Acknowledgements, Part I Introduction to the Atmosphere, Part II Radiative Fluxes and Energy Transfers in the Atmosphere and at the Earth’s Surface, Part III Atmospheric Water, Part IV The Primary Atmospheric Circulation: Global Pressure and Winds at the Earth’s Surface and within the Troposphere, Part V Secondary and Tertiary Circulations: Synoptic Situations and Local Airflows, Glossary, References, Index