Atmosphere, The: An Introduction to Meteorology, 14th edition

Frederick K Lutgens
, Edward J. Tarbuck
, Redina Herman
, Dennis G. Tasa

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The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology presents basic meteorology concepts with easy-to-grasp, everyday examples. Authors Lutgens and Tarbuck, now joined by Redina Herman, present meteorology with a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa.

The 14th Edition provides a clear learning path throughout the text, using an easy-to-navigate design and a student-oriented approach. New features include end-of-chapter questions and problems to help you understand processes that control our weather and apply this information in your daily life.

ISBN-13: 9780135213131

Subject: Earth Science

Category: Meteorology

Introduction to the Atmosphere
Heating Earth's Surface and Atmosphere
Temperature
Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
Forms of Condensation and Precipitation
Air Pressure and Winds
Circulation of the Atmosphere
Air Masses
Midlatitude Cyclones
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Weather Analysis and Forecasting
Air Pollution
The Changing Climate
World Climates
Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

APPENDICES

Metric Units
Explanation and Decoding of the Daily Weather Map
Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables
Laws Relating to Gases
Newton's Laws, Pressure--Gradient Force, and Coriolis Force
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Climate Data