This revised text presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The new edition features a companion website with MATLAB簧 exercises and updated treatments of several key topics. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.
KEY FEATURES
Lead author Gregory J. Hakim, a major contributor to the 4th Edition, succeeds James Holton (deceased) on this 5th Edition
Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles
Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems
Instructor’s Manual available to adopters
NEW IN THIS EDITION
Substantial chapter updates, and integration of new research on climate change
Content on the most recent developments in predictability, data assimilation, climate sensitivity, and generalized stability
A fresh streamlined pedagogical approach to tropical meteorology, baroclinic development, and quasi-geostrophic theory
Aspects of synoptic meteorology provide stronger linkage to observations
Companion website includes MATLAB codes for plotting animated weather patterns; Problem sets and exercises; streaming video, illustrations and figures.