The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology » (11st Edition)

Reinforcing basic concepts with everyday, easy-to-grasp examples, this highly regarded volume remains the standard introduction to meteorology and the atmosphere – components, problems, and applications. The Eleventh Edition retains hallmark Tarbuck/Lutgens features: a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa. The authors continue to provide current reports, including discussion and photos of “Super Tuesday” (the day of many 2008 presidential primaries) and the tornado outbreak in 24 states. The chapter on climate changeis updated to includethe findings presented in the fourth assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The book's Companion Website is fully updated.
Introduction to the Atmosphere; Heating Earth’s Surface and Atmosphere; Temperature; Moisture and Atmospheric Stability; Forms of Condensation and Precipitation; Air Pressure and Winds; Circulation of the Atmosphere; Air Masses; Weather Patterns; Thunderstorms and Tornadoes; Hurricanes; Weather Analysis and Forecasting; Air Pollution; The Changing Climate; World Climates; Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere.
A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about meteorology.

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An introduction for undergraduates, featuring a readable style with a minimum of technical language, plus color photos and diagrams, chapter review questions and problems, and a glossary. This seventh edition retains its traditional organization of major concepts of meteorology, weather analysis, and climate change, and adds case studies, boxes on quantitative aspects, special-interest boxes on applications, and expanded discussion of environmental issues. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

1. Introduction to the Atmosphere
2. Heating Earth’s Surface and Atmosphere
3. Temperature
4. Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
5. Forms of Condensation and Precipitation
6. Air Pressure and Winds
7. Circulation of the Atmosphere
8. Air Masses
9. Weather Patterns
10. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
11. Hurricanes
12. Weather Analysis and Forecasting
13. Air Pollution
14. The Changing Climate
15. World Climates
16. Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere