适合人群:environmental enthusiasts, science students, climate change activists, general readers interested in Earth's atmosphere, and professionals in environmental and atmospheric sciences
Using everyday, easy-to-grasp examples to reinforce basic concepts, this highly regarded handbook remains the standard introduction to meteorology and the atmosphere – components, problems, and applications. Includes the most up-to-date coverage of topics such as: ozone depletion; the ultraviolet index; temperature; dew point temperature and orographic effects; wildfires and weather; thunderstorms and lightning; the record-breaking Florida hurricane season; effects of air pollution, and more. Incorporates top-quality visuals, including new satellite images and illustrations by the award-winning Dennis Tasa, to demonstrate the highly visual nature of meteorology. Uses a largely non-technical writing style to help readers grasp important concepts. For those interested in learning more about meteorology.
ISBN:9780131874626
出版日期:2006-4-6 适合人群:environmental enthusiasts, science students, climate change activists, general readers interested in Earth's atmosphere, and professionals in environmental and atmospheric sciences