Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences (Idel Reference Works) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0122270908 ISBN 13: 9780122270901

Publisher: Academic Press, 2003

Synopsis

This authoritative resource covers all aspects of atmospheric sciences - including both theory and applications. Nearly 350 articles and over 1,900 figures and photographs are presented, many in full-color. The Encyclopedia is an ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences. It is written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with the latest information in the field. The Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences has been developed alongside the award-winning Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences. Together these references provide readers with a comprehensive resource and a link between these two fields.

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• Covers all aspects of atmospheric sciences - including both theory and applications
• Presents nearly 350 articles and over 1,900 figures and photographs
• Broad-ranging articles include topics such as atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, boundary layers, clouds, general circulation, global change, mesoscale meteorology, ozone, radar, satellite remote sensing, and weather prediction
• An ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences
• The Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences was developed alongside the award-winning Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences; together these references provide readers with a comprehensive resource and a link between these two fields

About this title

Book Description:

Named as a 2002 BEST REFERENCE SOURCE by Library Journal!

About the Author:

James R. Holton was Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington until his death in 2004. A member of the National Academies of Science, during his career he was awarded every major honor available in the atmospheric sciences including AGU's Revelle Medal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0122270908
• ISBN 13: 9780122270901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 2780
• Editor: Holton James R., Curry Judith A.