Storm and Cloud Dynamics 0121925315, 9780121925314
This book focuses on the dynamics of clouds and of precipitating mesoscale meteorological systems. Clouds and precipitat
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English Pages iii-iv, ix-xii, 1-8 [886] Year 1992
Table of contents :
Content:
Edited by
Page iii
copyright page
Page iv
Preface
Pages ix-xii
Chapter 1 Clouds
Pages 1-10
Chapter 2 Fundamental Equations Governing Cloud Processes
Pages 13-46
Chapter 3 On Averaging
Pages 47-78
Chapter 4 The Parameterization or Modeling of Microphysical Processes in Clouds
Pages 79-147
Chapter 5 Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere and Its Parameterization
Pages 148-189
Chapter 6 Cumulus Parameterization and Diagnostic Studies of Convective Systems
Pages 190-300
Chapter 7 Fogs and Stratocumulus Clouds
Pages 303-367
Chapter 8 Cumulus Clouds
Pages 368-454
Chapter 9 Cumulonimbus Clouds and Severe Convective Storms
Pages 455-592
Chapter 10 Mesoscale Convective Systems
Pages 593-713
Chapter 11 The Mesoscale Structure of Extratropical Cyclones and Middle and High Clouds
Pages 714-787
Chapter 12 The Influence of Mountains on Airflow, Clouds, and Precipitation
Pages 788-870
Chapter 12 Epilogue
Pages 871-872
Index
Pages 873-880
International Geophysics Series Original Research Article
Pages 881-883
Renata Dmowska, James R. Holton
Content:
Edited by
Page iii
copyright page
Page iv
Preface
Pages ix-xii
Chapter 1 Clouds
Pages 1-10
Chapter 2 Fundamental Equations Governing Cloud Processes
Pages 13-46
Chapter 3 On Averaging
Pages 47-78
Chapter 4 The Parameterization or Modeling of Microphysical Processes in Clouds
Pages 79-147
Chapter 5 Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere and Its Parameterization
Pages 148-189
Chapter 6 Cumulus Parameterization and Diagnostic Studies of Convective Systems
Pages 190-300
Chapter 7 Fogs and Stratocumulus Clouds
Pages 303-367
Chapter 8 Cumulus Clouds
Pages 368-454
Chapter 9 Cumulonimbus Clouds and Severe Convective Storms
Pages 455-592
Chapter 10 Mesoscale Convective Systems
Pages 593-713
Chapter 11 The Mesoscale Structure of Extratropical Cyclones and Middle and High Clouds
Pages 714-787
Chapter 12 The Influence of Mountains on Airflow, Clouds, and Precipitation
Pages 788-870
Chapter 12 Epilogue
Pages 871-872
Index
Pages 873-880
International Geophysics Series Original Research Article
Pages 881-883
Renata Dmowska, James R. Holton
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