Applied Atmospheric Dynamics by Amanda H. Lynch and John J. Cassano

Applied Atmospheric Dynamics

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 290 pages

Published by: Wiley; Pap/Cdr edition September 11, 2006

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0470861738

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470861738

Book Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches

Weighs: 1.3 pounds

Product Review
"…a recommended text for an introductory level weather systems or geophysical fluid dynamics course…" (Area, 2007)

Product Description
The weather can be a cause of disruption, despair and even danger everywhere around the world at one time or another. Even when benign it is a source of constant fascination. Applied Atmospheric Dynamics connects this interest with the theoretical underpinnings of fluid dynamics; linking real physical events as diverse as Hurricane Katrina and the strong katabatic winds of Antarctica, with quantitative conceptual models of atmospheric behaviour.

Assuming only basic calculus the book provides a physical basis for understanding atmospheric motions around the globe as well as detailing the advances that have led to a greater understanding of weather and climate.

The accompanying supplementary CD-ROM features colour graphics, maps, databases, animations, project materials, as well as weather data tips.

Covers the standard theoretical principles of atmospheric dynamics and applies the theory to global real world examples
Assumes only non-vector based calculus
Features supplementary CD-ROM with electronic versions of all figures, case study data and possible term projects
An invaluable text for students of Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Geography and Environmental Science

A Solutions Manual is also available for this textbook on the Instructor Companion Site www.wileyeurope.com/college/lynch

Reader Reviews
This book fills a gap between the more mathematical texts on meteorology pitched at the level of physics majors (such as Wallace and Hobbs) and the more descriptive texts like Ahrens' Meteorology Today which tend to ignore differential equations altogether. The text introduces the required physics with differential equations needed to understand the atmosphere at a high enough mathematical level that students come to appreciate why equations are necessary as well as the appropriateness of fluid equations. However, it achieves this in a way that is interesting and accessible for advanced students in environmental science by using real-world meteorological examples. While the mathematical level of discourse in the chapters is sophisticated, the end-of-chapter problems are highly accessible even to a student with only one (good) class in calculus. I intend to use more than half the chapters in this text for a senior level atmospheric science class for environmental science majors who have only a limited background in physics and calculus. Wish me luck! Comment | | (Report this)

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