Atmospheric Circulation Dynamics and Circulation Models (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences) [Hardcover]

Masaki Satoh (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540426388 | ISBN-13: 978-3540426387 | Publication Date: June 24, 2004 | Edition: 1

This book describes the methods used to construct general circulation models (GCMs) of the atmosphere, and how such models perform in applications relating to the real climate and environmental systems. Part 1 summarizes the physical processes involved; Part 2 covers atmospheric structures; Part 3 outlines basic steps for constructing GCMs. Includes an appendix with basic data and mathematical formulae to enable readers to construct GCMs for themselves.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "The book is a compendium on modern dynamics of global circulation, with strong emphasis on the atmospheric branch. … this book represents a highly valuable account of the role the major physical and mathematical fluid dynamics concepts play in the complex climate system. This is a new, fresh and authentic survey of the atmospheric branch of geophysical fluid dynamics; as such it can be recommended to a wide audience." (M. Hantel, Meteorologische Zeitschrift, Vol. 15 (4), 2006)

From the Back Cover

This book describes the methods used to construct general circulation models of the atmosphere, and how such models perform in applications relating to the real climate and environmental systems. The author describes the fundamental dynamics of the atmospheric circulation, modelling of the general circulation, and applications of GCMs. The book consists of three parts: - Part 1 summarizes the physical processes involved, including basic equations, waves and instabilities; - Part 2 covers atmospheric structures, including various types of one- and two-dimensional structures and circulations;  - Part 3 describes the basic notions for construction of general circulation models of the atmosphere and their applications. Atmospheric Circulation Dynamics and General Circulation Methods includes an appendix incorporating the basic data and mathematical formulae required to enable readers to construct GCMs for themselves.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (June 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540426388
• ISBN-13: 978-3540426387
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,972,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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