Dynamics of the Atmosphere: A Course in Theoretical Meteorology

Wilford Zdunkowski; Andreas Bott

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511805462

Dynamics of the Atmosphere consists of two parts: the first presenting the mathematical tools needed for a thorough understanding of the topics covered in the second part of the book. The second part begins with the derivation of the equation describing the atmospheric motion on the rotating earth. Subjects tackled in subsequent chapters include kinematics of the atmosphere (including vorticity and circulation theorems), wave motion in the atmosphere, inertial and dynamic stability, and turbulent systems in the atmosphere. Finally, newer methods of weather prediction, such as the spectral technique and the stochastic dynamic method, are introduced in order to demonstrate their potential for extending the forecasting range. Complete with numerous exercise sets and solutions, this textbook has been written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of meteorology and other related sciences. It may also be used as a reference source by professional meteorologists and researchers in atmospheric science.

‘This book will be appreciated by readers who respect and require the mathematic rigour and completeness of mathematical derivations presented … a valuable reference source.’

Source: International Journal of Climatology

‘… well written and illustrated … I enthusiastically recommend it to any scientist seeking a comprehensive and accurate treatment f the major subject areas in modern atmospheric dynamics.’

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19 - The geographical coordinate system
pp 532-541

20 - The stereographic coordinate system
pp 542-564

21 - Orography-following coordinate systems
pp 565-571

22 - The stereographic system with a generalized vertical coordinate
pp 572-590

23 - A quasi-geostrophic baroclinic model
pp 591-618

24 - A two-level prognostic model, baroclinic instability
pp 619-633

25 - An excursion concerning numerical procedures
pp 634-648

26 - Modeling of atmospheric flow by spectral techniques
pp 649-668

27 - Predictability
pp 669-692

Answers to Problems
pp 693-701

List of frequently used symbols
pp 702-705

References and bibliography
pp 706-712

Index
pp 713-719

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