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Introduction to Atmospheric Modelling

Introduction to Atmospheric Modelling

Introduction to Atmospheric Modelling

Douw G. Steyn, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
April 2015
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    Introduction to Atmospheric Modelling explores the power of mathematics to help us understand complex atmospheric phenomena through mathematical modelling. The author has thoughtfully chosen a path into and through the subject that gives the reader a glimpse of the dynamics underlying phenomena ranging from a sea breeze through mid-latitude cyclonic disturbances to Rossby waves, mainly through the lens of scaling analysis. Written for students with backgrounds in mathematics, physics and engineering, this book will be a valuable resource as they begin studying atmospheric science.

    • Introduces young researchers to the beauty and wonder of atmospheric phenomena
    • Shows students what can be achieved with mathematical tools
    • Provides a firm foundation for further study in atmospheric science

    Product details

    April 2015
    Paperback
    9781107499799
    118 pages
    215 × 136 × 9 mm
    0.15kg
    27 b/w illus.
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Prologue
    • 1. Atmospheric phenomena and their study
    • 2. Scale analysis of the governing equations
    • 3. Small scale dynamics
    • 4. Large scale dynamics
    • 5. Waves in the atmosphere
    • Epilogue
    • Appendix A. Dimensional analysis and scales
    • References
    • Index.
      Author
    • Douw G. Steyn , University of British Columbia, Vancouver

      Douw G. Steyn is a Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and a member of the Institute for Applied Mathematics, the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and the Liu Institute for Global Issues. His research interests include air pollution meteorology, boundary layer meteorology, mesoscale meteorology, environmental science and interdisciplinary science. He is Chair of the scientific committee that leads the International Technical Meeting series on Air Pollution Modelling and its Application. Steyn publishes regularly in the international peer-reviewed literature. He currently serves as editor of the journal Atmosphere-Ocean and on the editorial board of Boundary Layer Meteorology.