The atmosphere : a very short introduction / Paul I. Palmer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palmer, Paul I., author.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 518.

Very short introductions ; 518

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Atmosphere.

Physical Description:

xix, 125 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.

Summary:

The atmosphere is the thin, diffuse fluid that envelops the Earth's surface. Despite its apparent fragility, the existence of this fluid is vital for all life on Earth. In this Very Short Introduction Paul Palmer describes the physical and chemical characteristics of different layers in the atmosphere, and shows how the interactions where the atmosphere is in contact with land, ocean, and ice affect its observed physical and chemical properties. He also looks at how movement in the atmosphere, driven by heat from the sun, transports heat from lower latitudes to higher latitudes, and is a fundamental feature of the general circulation in the atmosphere. Finally, Palmer presents an overview of the types of measurements used to understand different parts of the atmosphere, and identifies the future challenges for atmospheric scientists. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.-- Source other than the Library of Congress.

Contents:

What is special about earth's atmosphere?

Atmospheric physics

Atmospheric motion

Atmospheric composition

Atmospheric measurements

Our future atmosphere.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-122) and index.

ISBN:

9780198722038

0198722036

OCLC:

980225081

Publisher Number:

99974970110