Atmospheric Processes and Systems

Atmospheric Processes and Systemspresents a concise introduction to the atmosphere and the fundamentals of weather. Examining different aspects of the mass, energy and circulation systems in the atmosphere, this text provides detailed accounts of specific phenomena, includin* the composition and structure of the atmospher* energy transfer* the cycle of atmospheric water in terms of evaporation, condensation and precipitatio* pressure and winds at the primary or global scal* secondary air masses and front* thermal differences and weather disturbancesThe text includes sixteen boxed case studies, annotated further reading lists and a glossary of key terms.