Meteorology Demystified / Edition 1

by Stan Gibilisco

Overview

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Wondering about weather? Learn Mother Nature's secrets

Meteorology Demystified presents a complete explanation of essential physical and scientific concepts before delving into a more detailed look at various weather phenomena.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071448482
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	11/01/2005
Series:	Demystified
Pages:	323
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author

Stan Gibilisco is one of McGraw-Hill's most prolific and popular authors. His clear, reader-friendly writing style makes his science books accessible to a wide audience. His background in mathematics, engineering, and research makes him an ideal editor for tutorials and professional handbooks. He is the author of Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, several titles in the McGraw-Hill Demystified series, more than 20 other books, and dozens of magazine articles. Booklist named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing one of the "Best References of 1996."

Table of Contents

PREFACE

Chapter 1: Background Physics

Chapter 2: The Atmosphere

Chapter 3: Observation and Forecasting

Chapter 4: Rain and Lightning

Chapter 5: Tornadoes

Chapter 6: Tropical Cyclones

Chapter 7: Winter Weather

Chapter 8: Abnormal Weather

Chapter 9: The Past and Future Climate
FINAL EXAM
ANSWERS TO QUIZ AND EXAM QUESTIONS
SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
INDEX