Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: A First Course

Martin, Jonathan E.

ISBN 10: 0470864656 / ISBN 13: 9780470864654

Editore: Wiley, 2006

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This exciting text provides a mathematically rigorous yet accessible textbook that is primarily aimed at atmospheric science majors. Its accessibility is due to the texts emphasis on conceptual understanding. <p>The first five chapters constitute a companion text to introductory courses covering the dynamics of the mid-latitude atmosphere. The final four chapters constitute a more advanced course, and provide insights into the diagnostic power of the quasi-geostrophic approximation of the equations outlined in the previous chapters, the meso-scale dynamics of thefrontal zone, the alternative PV perspective for cyclone interpretation, and the dynamics of the life-cycle of mid-latitude cyclones.</p> <ul> <li>Written in a clear and accessible style</li> <li>Features real weather examples and global case studies</li> <li>Each chapter sets out clear learning objectives and tests students’ knowledge with concluding questions and answers</li> </ul> <p>A Solutions Manual is also available for this textbook on the Instructor Companion Site <a href="http://www.wileyeurope.com/college/martin">www.wileyeurope.com/college/martin</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>“…a student-friendly yet rigorous textbook that accomplishes what no other textbook has done before… I highly recommend this textbook. For instructors, this is a great book if they don’t have their own class notes – one can teach straight from the book. And for students, this is a great book if they don’t take good class notes – one can learn straight from the book. This is a rare attribute of advanced textbooks.”</p> <p> </p> <p><i>Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), 2008</i></p> <p> </p>

Informazioni sull?autore: <b>Jonathan E. Martin</b> is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he has taught since 1994. He has received numerous accolades for his teaching including the Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award and is a Fellow in the Teaching Academy of the University of Wisconsin. His teaching excellence is allied with research expertise in the study of mid-latitude weather systems. Professor Martin has published extensively in scholarly journals and was awarded the distinction of being named a Mark H. Ingraham Distinguished Faculty Member by the College of Letters and Science at UW-Madison.

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Titolo: Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: A First ...
Casa editrice: Wiley
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Brossura
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