Dynamics in Atmospheric Physics by Richard A. Lindzen (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dynamics in Atmospheric Physics by Richard A. Lindzen Motion is manifest in the atmosphere in an almost infinite variety of ways. In Dynamics in Atmospheric Physics, Dr. Richard Lindzen describes the nature of motion in the atmosphere, develops fluid dynamics relevant to the atmosphere, and explores the role of motion in determining the climate and atmospheric composition. The author presents the material in a lecture note style, and the emphasis throughout is on describing phenomena that are at the frontiers of current research, but due attention is given to the methodology of research and to the historical background of these topics. The author's treatment and choice of topics is didactic. Problems at the end of each chapter will help students assimilate the material. In general the discussions emphasize physical concepts, and throughout Dr. Lindzen makes a concerted effort to avoid the notion that dynamic meteorology is simply the derivation of equations and their subsequent solution. His desire is that interested students will delve further into solution details. The book is intended as a text for first year graduate students in the atmospheric sciences. Although the material in the book is self contained, a familiarity with differential equations is assumed; some background in fluid mechanics is helpful. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Motion is manifest in the atmosphere in an almost infinite variety of ways. In Dynamics in Atmospheric Physics, Dr Richard Lindzen describes the nature of motion in the atmosphere, develops fluid dynamics relevant to the atmosphere, and explores the role of motion in determining climate and atmospheric composition. The author presents the material in a lecture note style, and the emphasis throughout is on describing phenomena that are at the frontiers of current research, but due attention is given to the methodology of research and to the historical background of these topics. The authors treatment and choice of topics is didactic. Problems at the end of each chapter will help students assimilate the material. In general the discussions emphasize physical concepts, and throughout Dr Lindzen makes a concerted effort to avoid the notion that dynamic meteorology is simply the derivation of equations and their subsequent solution. His desire is that interested students will delve further into solution details. The book is intended as a text for first year graduate students in the atmospheric sciences. Although the material in the book is self contained, a familiarity with differential equations is assumed; some background in fluid mechanics is helpful. Table of Contents Preface; 1. Introductory remarks; 2. Simple energy balance climate models; 3. Effect of transport on composition; 4. Statics of a rotating system; 5. Observed atmospheric structures; 6. Equations of motion; 7. Symmetric circulation models; 8. Internal gravity waves, 1; 9. Atmospheric tides; 10. Internal gravity waves, 2; 11. Rissby waves and the Gulf stream; 12. Vorticity and quasi-geostrophy; 13. The generation of eddies by instability, 1; 14. Instability 2: energetics and climate implications; Postscripts; Appendix - Gravity wave program; References. Review Written with wit, peppered with personal anecdotes, and illustrated with simple physical problems, this text is a pleasure to read and acts as a useful reference book as well. Howard B. Bluestein, The Times Higher Education Supplement "...is, beyond any doubt, an interesting and useful book and is recommended for all university libraries. It brings the reader to the forefront of the atmospheric sciences, highlighting the challenges of many not yet completely solved problems....a good book for those who start research in the field of atmospheric dynamics." Konrad Bajer, PAGEOPH "...strongly recommend it as a source of new ideas for teachers and as a review of atmospheric dynamics for someone who has already been introduced to the subject." Andrew P. Ingersoll, Icarus Review Quote Written with wit, peppered with personal anecdotes, and illustrated with simple physical problems, this text is a pleasure to read and acts as a useful reference book as well. Howard B. Bluestein, The Times Higher Education Supplement Promotional "Headline" A text for first year graduate students in atmospheric sciences. Description for Bookstore This first year graduate textbook describes the nature of motion in the atmosphere, develops fluid dynamics relevant to the atmosphere, and explores the role of motion in determining climate and atmospheric composition. The author presents material in lecture note style and gives problems at the end of each chapter to help students assimilate the material. Description for Library This first year graduate textbook describes the nature of motion in the atmosphere, develops fluid dynamics relevant to the atmosphere, and explores the role of motion in determining climate and atmospheric composition. The author presents material in lecture note style and gives problems at the end of each chapter to help students assimilate the material. Details ISBN0521018218 Author Richard A. Lindzen Short Title DYNAMICS IN ATMOSPHERIC PHYSIC Pages 324 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521018218 ISBN-13 9780521018210 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 551.515 Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-05-31 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9780521361019 Illustrations Illustrations Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780521018210 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2005-08-22 AU Release Date 2005-08-22 NZ Release Date 2005-08-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91378575;

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