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Atmospheric Thermodynamics
Dr. Gerald R. North
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Description for Atmospheric Thermodynamics
Hardcover. Textbook that uniquely integrates physics and chemistry in the study of atmospheric thermodynamics for advanced single-semester courses. Num Pages: 280 pages, 34 b/w illus. 10 tables 100 exercises. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 696.
This textbook presents a uniquely integrated approach in linking both physics and chemistry to the study of atmospheric thermodynamics. The book explains the classical laws of thermodynamics, focuses on various fluid systems, and, recognising the increasing importance of chemistry in the meteorological and climate sciences, devotes a chapter to chemical thermodynamics which includes an overview of photochemistry. Although students are expected to have some background knowledge of calculus, general chemistry and classical physics, the book provides set-aside refresher boxes as useful reminders. It contains over 100 diagrams and graphs to supplement the discussions, and a similar number of worked examples ... Read more
This textbook presents a uniquely integrated approach in linking both physics and chemistry to the study of atmospheric thermodynamics. The book explains the classical laws of thermodynamics, focuses on various fluid systems, and, recognising the increasing importance of chemistry in the meteorological and climate sciences, devotes a chapter to chemical thermodynamics which includes an overview of photochemistry. Although students are expected to have some background knowledge of calculus, general chemistry and classical physics, the book provides set-aside refresher boxes as useful reminders. It contains over 100 diagrams and graphs to supplement the discussions, and a similar number of worked examples ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
695g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521899635
SKU
V9780521899635
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99-2
About Dr. Gerald R. North
Gerald R. North received a PhD in Physics from the University of Wisconsin in 1966, and has been a Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University for over 20 years. His notable research career includes receiving the Outstanding Publication Award, National Center for Atmospheric Research in 1975, the Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal for NASA in 1983, and the ... Read more
Reviews for Atmospheric Thermodynamics
'... this volume provides an excellent introduction to the thermodynamics of the atmosphere required for more advanced studies in atmospheric dynamics and would provide an ideal complement to texts on synoptic meteorology. While aimed at undergraduate courses it would also be valuable to early graduate students moving into atmospheric science from other physical sciences; I wish it had been available ... Read more