Exercises in Weather and Climate, Fourth Edition [Spiral-bound]

Greg Carbone (Author), Tarbuck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0130167983 | ISBN-13: 978-0130167989 | Edition: 4th

For courses in Introduction to Meteorology.This laboratory manual, appropriate for use with any introductory meteorology or weather and climate text, consists of 20 exercises that combine data analysis, problem-solving, and experimentation with questions designed to encourage critical thinking. Each lab manual comes automatically packaged with a CD-ROM that contains software for use with some of the exercises.

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This lab manual features a wide variety of exercises on weather and climate, including interactive Computer Modules that allow readers to explore topics on Earth-Sun geometry, radiation fluxes, measures of moisture, stability, hurricanes, and climate controls topics. Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere. Earth -Sun Geometry. GEOCLOCK. The Surface Energy Budget. Simulating the Earth's Energy Budget. Atmospheric Moisture. Saturation and Atmospheric Stability. Cloud Droplets and Raindrops. Atmospheric Motion. Weather Map Analysis. Mid-Latitude Cyclones. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Weather Forecasting. Climatic Variability and Change. Simulating Climatic Change. Climatic Controls. Climate Classification. World Climates. For anyone interested in Meterology.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 244 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 4th edition (September 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130167983
• ISBN-13: 978-0130167989
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,467,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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