Principles of Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry - Couverture rigide

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Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0195093623 ISBN 13 : 9780195093629

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 1995

Synopsis

This comprehensive text outlines the principles underlying our current knowledge of the physics and chemistry of the lower and middle atmospheres. Written to allow a physics or chemistry major without prior knowledge of atmospheric science to enter the subject at a fairly advanced level, it includes an introduction which outlines the subject from the formation of the solar system to the state of the atmosphere at present. The thermodynamics of an atmosphere in local thermodynamic equilibrium is treated systematically, and the fundamental radiative processes of scattering and absorption are discussed in two chapters. The issue of climate change is considered in terms of simple models, and the concepts underlying atmospheric chemistry are discussed in terms of the ozone problem and three topics concerning the lower atmosphere: the oxidants, the chemistry of sulfur, and the atmospheric carbon cycle. Two final chapters discuss the physics of clouds and precipitation and many aspects of the behavior of the earth's boundary layer. Several appendices deal with climate data and background material, such as the Navier-Stokes equations. Problem sets enhance the value of each chapter. All aspects of the lower and middle atmospheres, except for large-scale dynamics, are treated in a connected account as ultimate consequences of the solar radiation falling on the planet.

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Revue de presse

Few books exist that seek to penetrate to the physics and chemistry underlying the hyperbole which is why I am pleased to welcome this excellent book. The book is well laid out, and includes a reading list and a set of problems at the end of each chapter, which is excellent practice. An interesting and valuable book. It will be an extremely useful aid to teachers of atmospheric physics and chemistry, as well as graduates and advanced undergraduate students. It will almost certainly become an essential part of the library of any teacher or researcher in the atmospheric sciences. Physics World, September 1996

I am pleased to welcome this excellent book ... The book is well laid out, and includes a reading list and a set of problems at the end of each chapter, which is excellent practice. This is an interesting and valuable book. It will be an extremely useful aid to teachers of atmospheric physics and chemistry, as well as graduates and advanced undergraduate students. It will almost certainly become an essential part of the library of any teacher or researcher in the atmospheric sciences. (John Harries, Imperial College, London, Physics World, September 1996)

excellent postgraduate text ... Both readable and clear, and with sufficient mathematical rigour, it gives the broad view, and proceeds to atmospheric absorption, scattering, radiative transfer, the greenhouse effect and ozone. This is an excellent book for understanding atmospheric behaviour. (Aslib Book Guide, vol.61, no.10, October 1996.)

Présentation de l'éditeur

This undergraduate text provides an introduction to the basic principles of atmospheric physics and chemistry. It allows a physics or chemistry undergraduate, without previous knowledge of the subject, to enter the subject at a fairly advanced level. It is a comprehensive text outlining the subject from the formation of the solar system to the present state of the atmosphere. All aspects of the lower and middle atmospheres, except for large-scale dynamics, are treated in a connected account as ultimate consequences of the solar radiation falling on the planet.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195093623
• ISBN 13: 9780195093629
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Oxford University Press; https://corp.oup.com/; ; WMF Platz 1; Geislingen/Steige; Baden-W?rttemberg; 73312; Allemagne