El Nino, La Nina, and the Southern Oscillation: Volume 46 - Rilegato

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0125532350 ISBN 13: 9780125532358

Casa editrice: Academic Press, 1989

Riassunto

El Nino and the Southern Oscillation is by far the most striking phenomenon caused by the interplay of ocean and atmosphere. It can be explained neither in strictly oceanographic nor strictly meteorological terms. This volume provides a brief history of the subject, summarizes the oceanographic and meteorological observations and theories, and discusses the recent advances in computer modeling studies of the phenomenon.

• Includes a comprehensive and up-to-date research survey
• Discusses in detail sophisticated computer models
• Provides a clear exposition of the major problems which prevent more accurate predictions of El Nino

Su questo libro

Recensione:

"The book will be indispensable to anyone attempting to penetrate the large and confusing literature; Philander has made a good story of it." --SCIENCE

"George Philander in his new book captures the story behind the present embryonic science of forecasting climate variability, and comprehensively explores the coupled physics of the atmosphere and oceans that forms the basis of this science." --NATURE

L'autore:

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.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Academic Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0125532350
• ISBN 13: 9780125532358
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 293
• Redattore: Philander S. George