ABSTRACT

Climates and Weather Explained is a comprehensive introduction to the study of the atmosphere integrating climatology and meteorology. Clear explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by a wealth of highly informative illustrations and a vast array of case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to everyday life. Focusing particularly on the Southern hemisphere the authors provide fresh insights into topical environmental concerns from global warming and natural hazards to sustainable global population.
The textbook is supplemented by a unique interactive Student downloadable resources containing entirely additional material, for practical work and more advanced study. Closely related to each chapter of the book, the Student downloadable resources features:
* Over 170 extra 'Notes', 40 illustrations and tables.
* Multiple choice, self-assessment and practical exercises.
* Extended glossary and key word searching * Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing
* A gallery of meteorological photographs in full colour
A special Instructors' Resource Pack is also available.

part I|22 pages

Air

chapter 1|20 pages

The Atmosphere

part II|83 pages

Energy

chapter 2|25 pages

Radiation

chapter 3|26 pages

Temperature

chapter 4|17 pages

Evaporation

chapter 5|13 pages

Energy Balances

part III|134 pages

Water

chapter 6|18 pages

Humidity

chapter 7|19 pages

Atmospheric Instability

chapter 8|24 pages

Clouds

chapter 9|22 pages

Cloud Processes

chapter 10|27 pages

Precipitation

chapter 11|22 pages

Oceans

part IV|78 pages

Winds

chapter 12|28 pages

Global Winds

chapter 13|24 pages

Synoptic-Scale Winds

chapter 14|24 pages

Local Winds

part 5|65 pages

Climates

chapter 15|27 pages

Weather and Climate Change

chapter 16|36 pages

Southern Climates

part VI|10 pages

Supplements

chapter 17|8 pages

Acknowledgements