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

Published by Pearson (September 15, 2020) © 2019

  • Frederick K Lutgens
  • Edward J. Tarbuck (Emeritus) Illinois Central College
  • Redina Herman
  • Dennis G. Tasa Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc.

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ISBN-13: 9780135213131 (2020 update)
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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.

  1. Introduction to the Atmosphere
  2. Heating Earth's Surface and Atmosphere
  3. Temperature
  4. Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
  5. Forms of Condensation and Precipitation
  6. Air Pressure and Winds
  7. Circulation of the Atmosphere
  8. Air Masses
  9. Midlatitude Cyclones
  10. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
  11. Hurricanes
  12. Weather Analysis and Forecasting
  13. Air Pollution
  14. The Changing Climate
  15. World Climates
  16. Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

APPENDICES

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

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