The atmosphere : an introduction to meteorology The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology Thirteenth Edition is designed to meet the needs of students who enroll in such a course. It is our hope that the knowledge gained by taking a class and using this book will encourage many to actively participate in bettering the environment and others may be sufficiently stimulated to continue their study of meteorology. Equally important however is our belief that a basic understanding of the atmosphere and its processes will greatly enhance appreciation of our planet and thereby enrich the readers life