Modeling of Atmospheric Chemistry
Cambridge University Press, 4/30/2017
EAN 9781107146969, ISBN10: 1107146968
Hardcover, 560 pages, 26.2 x 18.3 x 3.2 cm
Language: English
Mathematical modeling of atmospheric composition is a formidable scientific and computational challenge. This comprehensive presentation of the modeling methods used in atmospheric chemistry focuses on both theory and practice, from the fundamental principles behind models, through to their applications in interpreting observations. An encyclopaedic coverage of methods used in atmospheric modeling, including their advantages and disadvantages, makes this a one-stop resource with a large scope. Particular emphasis is given to the mathematical formulation of chemical, radiative, and aerosol processes; advection and turbulent transport; emission and deposition processes; as well as major chapters on model evaluation and inverse modeling. The modeling of atmospheric chemistry is an intrinsically interdisciplinary endeavour, bringing together meteorology, radiative transfer, physical chemistry and biogeochemistry, making the book of value to a broad readership. Introductory chapters and a review of the relevant mathematics make this book instantly accessible to graduate students and researchers in the atmospheric sciences.
Preface
1. The concept of model
2. Atmospheric structure and dynamics
3. Chemical processes in the atmosphere
4. Model equations and numerical approaches
5. Formulation of radiative, chemical, and aerosol rates
6. Numerical methods for chemical systems
7. Numerical methods for advection
8. Parameterization of small-scale processes
9. Surface fluxes
10. Atmospheric observations and model evaluation
11. Inverse modeling for atmospheric chemistry
Appendix A. Physical constants and other data
Appendix B. Units, multiplying prefixes and conversion factors
Appendix C. International reference atmosphere
Appendix D. Chemical mechanism
Appendix E. Brief mathematical review
Further reading
Index.