An introduction to dynamic meteorology.
Holton, James R.
Hakim, Gregory J.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-517) and index.
Basic conservation laws -- Elementary applications of the basic equations -- Circulation and vorticity -- The planetary boundary layer -- Synoptic-scale motions I : quasi-geostrophic analysis -- Atmospheric oscillations : linear perturbation theory -- Synoptic-scale motions II : baroclinic instability -- Mesoscale circulations -- The general circulation -- Tropical dynamics -- Middle atmosphere dynamics -- Numerical modeling and prediction -- Useful constants and parameters -- List of symbols -- Vector analysis -- Moisture variables -- Standard atmosphere data -- Symmetric baroclinic oscillations -- Answers to Selected Problems (Complete solutions manual available to instructors).
Dynamic meteorology.