Thermal physics of the atmosphere / Maarten H.P. Ambaum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ambaum, Maarten H. P.

Series:

Advancing weather and climate science.

Advancing weather and climate science ; v. 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Atmospheric thermodynamics.

Precipitation (Meteorology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2010.

Summary:

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere offers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science. The later chapters describe major applications, specific to more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation, and radiative processes. The book concludes with a discussion of non-equilibrium thermodynamics as applied to the atmosphere. This book provides a thorough introduction and invaluable grounding for specialised literature on the subject. Introduces a wide range of areas associated with atmospheric physics; Starts from basic level thermal physics; Ideally suited for readers with a general physics background; Self-assessment questions included for each chapter; Supplementary website to accompany the book.

Contents:

1. Ideal gases

2 The first and second laws

3. General applications

4. The atmosphere under gravity

5. Water in the atmosphere

6. Vertical structure of the moist atmosphere

7. Cloud drops

8. Mixtures and solutions

9. Thermal radiation

10. Non-equilibrium processes

Appendix A. Functions of several variables

Appendix B. Exergy and thermodynamic stability

Appendix C. Thermodynamic diagrams

Appendix D. Relationship between energy density and energy flux

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612690792

9781282690790

1282690795

9780470710364

0470710365

9780470710371

0470710373

OCLC:

647915518