Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Volume 93: An Introductory Text (International Geophysics) (International Geophysics)

For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics is an introductory textbook on the circulations of the atmosphere and ocean and their interaction, with an emphasis on global scales. It will give students a good grasp of what the atmosphere and oceans look like on the large-scale and why they look that way. The role of the oceans in climate and paleoclimate is also discussed. The combination of observations, theory and accompanying illustrative laboratory experiments sets this text apart by making it accessible to students with no prior training in meteorology or oceanography. * Written at a mathematical level that is appealing for undergraduates and beginning graduate students * Provides a useful educational tool through a combination of observations and laboratory demonstrations which can be viewed over the web * Contains instructions on how to reproduce the simple but informative laboratory experiments * Includes copious problems (with sample answers) to help students learn the material. For Advanced Undergraduate And Beginning Graduate Students In Atmospheric, Oceanic, And Climate Science, Atmosphere, Ocean And Climate Dynamics Is An Introductory Textbook On The Circulations Of The Atmosphere And Ocean And Their Interaction, With An Emphasis On Global Scales. It Will Give Students A Good Grasp Of What The Atmosphere And Oceans Look Like On The Large-scale And Why They Look That Way. The Role Of The Oceans In Climate And Paleoclimate Is Also Discussed. The Combination Of Observations, Theory And Accompanying Illustrative Laboratory Experiments Sets This Text Apart By Making It Accessible To Students With No Prior Training In Meteorology Or Oceanography. * Written At A Mathematical Level That Is Appealing For Undergraduates And Beginning Graduate Students * Provides A Useful Educational Tool Through A Combination Of Observations And Laboratory Demonstrations Which Can Be Viewed Over The Web * Contains Instructions On How To Reproduce The Simple But Informative Laboratory Experiments * Includes Copious Problems (with Sample Answers) To Help Students Learn The Material. Front Cover; Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics: An Introductory Text; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; 0.1. Outline, Scope, and Rationale of the Book; 0.2. Preface; Chapter 1. Characteristics of the Atmosphere; Chapter 2. The Global Energy Balance; Chapter 3. The Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere; Chapter 4. Convection; Chapter 5. The Meridional Structure of the Atmosphere; Chapter 6. The Equations of Fluid Motion; Chapter 7. Balanced Flow; Chapter 8. The General Circulation of the Atmosphere; Chapter 9. The Ocean and Its Circulation; Chapter 10. The Wind-Driven Circulation. Chapter 11. The Thermohaline Circulation of the OceanChapter 12. Climate and Climate Variability; Appendices; References; Index; International Geophysics Series. "For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics is an introductory textbook on the circulations of the atmosphere and ocean and their interaction, with an emphasis on global scales. It will give students a good grasp of what the atmosphere and oceans look like on the large-scale and why they look that way. The role of the oceans in climate and paleoclimate is also discussed." "The combination of observations, theory, and accompanying illustrative laboratory experiments sets this text apart by making it accessible to students with no prior training in meteorology or oceanography."-- Résumé de l'éditeur "For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics is an introductory textbook on the circulations of the atmosphere and ocean and their interaction, with an emphasis on global scales. It will give students a good grasp of what the atmosphere and oceans look like on the large-scale and why they look that way. The role of the oceans in climate and paleoclimate is also discussed." "The combination of observations, theory, and accompanying illustrative laboratory experiments sets this text apart by making it accessible to students with no prior training in meteorology or oceanography."--Jacket