The atmosphere and ocean: a physical introduction

by Wells, Neil

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Full title :The atmosphere and ocean : a physical introduction / Neil C. Wells

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011
Edition:3. ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell
Place of Publication:Hoboken, NJ
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011

The Physical Object

Description:vii, 411 p. : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780470694695, 0470694696, 9780470694688, 0470694688
oclc:ocn769233661
LC Classification:QC861.3
Dewey Decimal:551.5

The Earth within the Solar System (The Sun and its constancy -- Orbital variations in solar radiation -- Radiative equilibrium temperature -- Thermal inertia of the atmosphere -- Albedo -- The topography of the Earth's surface). -- Composition and Physical Properties of the Ocean and Atmosphere (Evolution of the atmosphere and ocean -- Present-day composition of sea water -- Introduction to gases and liquids -- Hydrostatic equilibrium -- Adiabatic changes and potential temperature -- Vertical stability of the ocean and atmosphere). -- Radiation, Temperature and Stability (Vertical variation of atmospheric constituents -- The attenuation of solar radiation -- Absorption of planetary radiation -- Vertical temperature profile and its relation to radiation -- The absorption of solar radiation in the ocean -- Diurnal and seasonal temperature cycles in the ocean). -- Water in the Atmosphere (Introduction -- The moist atmosphere -- Measurement and observation of water vapour -- Stability in a moist atmosphere -- Processes of precipitation and evaporation: The formation of clouds -- Macroscopic processes in cloud formation). -- Global Budgets of Heat, Water and Salt (The measurement of he…