An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics
Cambridge University Press
Edition: 2, 8/2/2007
EAN 9780521696289, ISBN10: 0521696283
Paperback, 198 pages, 24.4 x 17 x 1.1 cm
Language: English
This is a self-contained, concise, rigorous book introducing the reader to the basics of atmospheric thermodynamics. This new edition has been brought completely up to date and reorganized to improve the quality and flow of the material. The introductory chapters provide definitions and useful mathematical and physical notes to help readers understand the basics. The book then describes the topics relevant to atmospheric processes, including the properties of moist air and atmospheric stability. It concludes with a brief introduction to the problem of weather forecasting and the relevance of thermodynamics. Each chapter contains worked examples and student exercises, with solutions available to instructors on a password protected website at www.cambridge.org/9780521796767. The author has taught atmospheric thermodynamics for over 20 years and is a highly respected researcher. This book is an ideal text for short undergraduate courses taken as part of an atmospheric science, meteorology, physics or natural science program.
Preface
1. Basic definitions
2. Some useful mathematical and physical topics
3. Early experiments and laws
4. The first law of thermodynamics
5. The second law of thermodynamics
6. Water and its transformations
7. Moist air
8. Vertical stability in the atmosphere
9. Thermodynamic diagrams
10. Beyond this book
References
Appendix
Index.
' ... Tsonis does an excellent job. ... the book certainly achieves its aim of a clear, concise and well-presented introduction to atmospheric thermodynamics and I would recommend it as ideal as a teaching resource.' Weather