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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100321587332
ISBN-139780321587336
eBay Product ID (ePID)127387677
Product Key Features
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAtmosphere : an Introduction to Meteorology
SubjectWeather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorFrederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Dennis Tasa
Subject AreaNature, Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight46.6 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width11.2 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number11
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2008-047531
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal551.5
Table Of Content1. 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
SynopsisReinforcing 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., 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., Featuring examples of contemporary environmental issues, such as ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain, and air pollution, this textbook is now accompanied by a CD-ROM that links directly to the main text by means of CD icons.
LC Classification NumberQC861.3.L87 2010
