Holton James R. An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology

4th Ed. International Geophysics Series, 2004, Volume 88. — Elsevier-Academic Press, New York, London, 2004. – 552 pp.This revised text presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.
In this fourth edition of An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology I have retained thebasic structure of all chapters of the previous edition. A number of minor corrections, pedagogical improvements, and updates of material are included throughout. The major departure from previous editions, however, is inclusion of a variety of computer-based exercises and demonstrations utilizing the MatLAB programming language at the end of each chapter. These will, I hope, provide students with an opportunity to visualize and experiment with various aspects of dynamics not readily accessible through analytic problem solving.Basic Conservation Laws
Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations
Circulation and Vorticity
The Planetary Boundary Layer
Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory
Synoptic-Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability
Mesoscale Circulations
The General Circulation
Tropical Dynamics
Middle Atmosphere Dynamics
Numerical Modeling and Prediction
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