Meteorology : understanding the atmosphere / Steven A. Ackerman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, John A. Knox, University of Georgia.

By:

Ackerman, Steven A

Contributor(s):

Knox, John

Material type: Text

TextEdition: Fourth editionDescription: xxiv, 575 pages : chiefly color illustrations, mapsISBN:

9781284030808 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

551.5 ACK.M

Summary: "The book begins with discussing the primary atmospheric variables involved in the formation of weather: pressure, temperature, moisture, clouds, and precipitation. These chapters include practical information such as weather maps and weather observation techniques, as well as the more conceptual aspects of meteorology. The second half of the book focuses on weather and climate topics such as the interaction between atmosphere and ocean, severe/extreme weather, weather forecasting, and climate change"--Provided by publisher.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Dept. of Geology Processing Center	Dept. of Geology	551.5 ACK.M (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out to Arya (GEOPHD26)	28/06/2023	GEO5276

Includes index.

"The book begins with discussing the primary atmospheric variables involved in the formation of weather: pressure, temperature, moisture, clouds, and precipitation. These chapters include practical information such as weather maps and weather observation techniques, as well as the more conceptual aspects of meteorology. The second half of the book focuses on weather and climate topics such as the interaction between atmosphere and ocean, severe/extreme weather, weather forecasting, and climate change"--Provided by publisher.

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