Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics (PDF)

This exciting text provides a mathematically rigorous yet
accessible textbook that is primarily aimed at atmospheric science
majors. Its accessibility is due to the texts emphasis on
conceptual understanding.

The first five chapters constitute a companion text to
introductory courses covering the dynamics of the mid-latitude
atmosphere. The final four chapters constitute a more advanced
course, and provide insights into the diagnostic power of the
quasi-geostrophic approximation of the equations outlined in the
previous chapters, the meso-scale dynamics of thefrontal zone, the
alternative PV perspective for cyclone interpretation, and the
dynamics of the life-cycle of mid-latitude cyclones.

* Written in a clear and accessible style

* Features real weather examples and global case studies

* Each chapter sets out clear learning objectives and tests
students' knowledge with concluding questions and
answers

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"...a student-friendly yet rigorous textbook that
accomplishes what no other textbook has done before... I highly
recommend this textbook. For instructors, this is a great book if
they don't have their own class notes - one can teach
straight from the book. And for students, this is a great book if
they don't take good class notes - one can learn
straight from the book. This is a rare attribute of advanced
textbooks."



Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS),
2008