An introduction to dynamic meteorology /
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| Author / Creator: | Holton, James R. |
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| Edition: | 2d ed. |
| Imprint: | New York : Academic Press, ©1979. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 391 pages) : illustrations |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | International geophysics series ; v. 23 International geophysics series ; v. 23. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11233616 |
Table of Contents:
- Front Cover; An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Preface to First Edition; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 The Atmospheric Continuum; 1.2 Physical Dimensions and Units; 1.3 Scale Analysis; 1.4 The Fundamental Forces; 1.5 Noninertial Reference Frames and""Apparent"" Forces; 1.6 Structure of the Static Atmosphere; Problems; Suggested References; Chapter 2. The Basic Conservation Laws; 2.1 Total Differentiation; 2.2 The Vectorial Form of the Momentum Equation in Rotating Coordinates; 2.3 The Component Equations in Spherical Coordinates.
- 2.4 Scale Analysis of the Equations of Motion2.5 The Continuity Equation; 2.6 The Thermodynamic Energy Equation; 2.7 Thermodynamics of the Dry Atmosphere; Problems; Suggested References; Chapter 3. Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations; 3.1 The Basic Equations in Isobaric Coordinates; 3.2 Balanced Flow; 3.3 Trajectories and Streamlines; 3.4 Vertical Shear of the Geostrophic Wind: The Thermal Wind; 3.5 Vertical Motion; Problems; Chapter 4. Circulation and Vorticity; 4.2 Vorticity; 4.3 Potential Vorticity; 4.4 The Vorticity Equation; 4.5 Scale Analysis of the Vorticity Equation.
- ProblemsSuggested References; Chapter 5. The Planetary Boundary Layer; 5.1 The Mixing Length Theory; 5.2 Planetary Boundary Layer Equations; 5.3 Secondary Circulations and Spin-Down; Problems; Suggested References; Chapter 6. The Dynamics of Synoptic Scale Motions in Middle Latitudes; 6.1 The Observed Structure of Midlatitude Synoptic Systems; 6.2 Development of the Quasi-Geostrophic System; 6.3 Idealized Model of a Developing Baroclinic System; Problems; Suggested Reference; Chapter 7. Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory; 7.1 The Perturbation Method; 7.2 Properties of Waves.
- 7.3 Simple Wave Types7.4 Internal Gravity (Buoyancy) Waves; 7.5 Rossby Waves; Problems; Suggested References; Chapter 8. Numerical Prediction; 8.1 Historical Background; 8.2 Filtering of Sound and Gravity Waves; 8.3 Filtered Forecast Equations; 8.4 One-Parameter Models; 8.5 A Two-Parameter Model; 8.6 Numerical Solution of the Barotropic Vorticity Equation; 8.7 Primitive Equation Models; Problems; Suggested References; Chapter 9. The Development and Motion of Midlatitude Synoptic Systems; 9.1 Hydrodynamic Instability; 9.2 Baroclinic Instability: Cyclogenesis.
- 9.3 The Energetics of Baroclinic Waves9.4 Fronts and Frontogenesis; Problems; Suggested References; Chapter 10. The General Circulation; 10.1 The Nature of the Problem; 10.2 The Energy Cycle: A Quasi-Geostrophic Model; 10.3 The Momentum Budget; 10.4 The Dynamics of Zonally Symmetric Circulations; 10.5 Laboratory Simulation of the General Circulation; 10.6 Numerical Simulation of the General Circulation; 10.7 Longitudinally Varying Features of the General Circulation; Problems; Suggested References; Chapter 11. Stratospheric Dynamics.