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Precipitation : From Cloud Physics to Satellite Observations / by Vincenzo Levizzani, Christopher Kidd.
Springer Nature - Springer Physics and Astronomy (R0) eBooks 2025 English International Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Levizzani, Vincenzo.
- Series:
- Geophysics and Environmental Physics, 2948-2194
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Geophysics.
- Physical geography.
- Environmental sciences.
- Physics.
- Water.
- Hydrology.
- Measurement.
- Measuring instruments.
- Atmospheric science.
- Earth System Sciences.
- Environmental Physics.
- Measurement Science and Instrumentation.
- Atmospheric Science.
- Local Subjects:
- Geophysics.
- Earth System Sciences.
- Environmental Physics.
- Water.
- Measurement Science and Instrumentation.
- Atmospheric Science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (385 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the physics involved in the formation of precipitation in the Earth's atmosphere. It begins by emphasizing the significance of precipitation in the Earth system and climate. Cloud physics is incorporated to provide readers with the essential physical background necessary to understand the process of hydrometeor formation within clouds. Subsequently, the intricate structure of precipitation systems is elucidated, aiding readers in comprehending the mesoscale and synoptic characteristics of precipitation organization. The book concludes with a section on precipitation observation and measurements, which examines various sensors, such as gauges, radars, satellites, and platforms. These networks enable access to global precipitation data for meteorology and climate analysis. Designed to meet the needs of graduate and PhD students in fields such as geophysics, meteorology, climate science, hydrology, environmental sciences, water management, and geography, this book is also valuable for researchers and professionals from diverse disciplines who require a solid understanding of precipitation products for their work. Although the book requires a fundamental understanding of classical physics (including dynamics, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism), as well as a basic grasp of inorganic chemistry, its content remains accessible and informative for readers with diverse levels of expertise.
- Contents:
- Clouds and precipitation in the Earth system
- Observing clouds
- Cloud physics
- Precipitation
- Precipitation observations.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Levizzani, Vincenzo Precipitation
- ISBN:
- 9783031970962
- OCLC:
- 1534812294
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