ABSTRACT

Now in its second edition,Climatology continues to provide an up-to-date stimulating and comprehensive guide to the nature of the earth's climate. It presents a synthesis of contemporary scientific ideas about atmospheric circulation.

Topics covered include:
-Energy systems-The hydrological cycle-General circulation, local and regional climate-Application of climate information-Use of satellite observations
 

chapter 1|16 pages

The scope and controls of the climate

chapter 2|22 pages

The Earth's radiation budget

chapter 3|17 pages

Energy and temperature

chapter 4|19 pages

Moisture in the atmosphere

chapter 5|18 pages

Precipitation

chapter 6|14 pages

Winds and pressure

chapter 7|18 pages

The general circulation and global climate

chapter 8|26 pages

Tropical weather and climate

chapter 9|28 pages

Extra-tropical weather and climate

chapter 10|23 pages

Local climates

chapter 11|24 pages

Human interaction with climate

chapter 12|21 pages

Climates of the past

chapter 13|20 pages

Modelling the climate

chapter 14|23 pages

Climate, climate change and the future