Atmospheric processes and systems /
Russell D. Thompson.
- London ; New York : Routledge, 1998.
- xx, 194 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Routledge introductions to environment series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [182]-183) and index.
The composition of the atmosphere -- The structure of the atmosphere -- Radiative fluxes and radiation balance -- Net radiation and energy transfers within the atmosphere and at the Earth's surface -- Energy transfers within the troposphere and their influence on atmospheric stability tendencies -- Evaporation and evapotranspiration -- The condensation process and condensation forms at or close to the Earth's surface, dew, hoar frost and fog -- Condensation forms in the troposphere, away from the Earth's surface, clouds and precipitation -- The distribution of global surface pressure systems -- Surface airflow -- Upper troposphere pressure and wind systems -- Air masses and fronts -- Weather disturbances -- Weather disturbances of middle and high latitudes -- Tropical weather disturbances -- Tertiary circulaiton -- local airflows.