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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: NewYork Jones & BartlettEdition: 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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Book Book Dept. of Geology Processing Center Dept. of Geology Reference 551.5 ACK.M (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out to NANDANAM NANDU (GEOPHD019) 18/08/2022 GEO4530

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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