Physical and Dynamical Meteorology

by David Brunt

Overview

First published in 1934, and then in a second edition in 1939, this book gives a full account of theoretical meteorology as it was understood at the time. Where theory failed to explain phenomena, the author limited himself to a description of the phenomena and an indication of such theory as was felt to be helpful. Little of the first edition was omitted, but additions were made to many chapters of the second edition, and the chapter on turbulence in the atmosphere was completely rewritten.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107601437
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/22/2011
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	454
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

List of illustrations; Some useful constants and units; Introduction; 1. The facts which call for explanation. A sketch of the surface distribution of the meteorological elements over the globe; 2. Some statistical and thermal relationships; 3. Water-vapour in the atmosphere. The ascent of damp air; 4. Thermodynamics of the atmosphere; 5. Radiation; 6. Radiation in the troposphere; 7. Radiative equilibrium and the stratosphere; 8. The general equations of motion; 9. Motion under balanced forces: the gradient wind; 10. Surfaces of discontinuity; 11. The general aspects of turbulence; 12. Turbulence in the atmosphere: the eddies as diffusing agencies; 13. The classification of winds; 14. The transformations of energy in the atmosphere; 15. The growth of cyclic circulations and of pressure inequalities in the atmosphere; 16. The idea of air masses; 17. The Polar front and its relation to the development of cyclones; 18. Anticyclones; 19. The general circulation of the atmosphere; Appendix; Index of names; Index of subjects.