Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

Download or read book Atmosphere, Weather and Climate written by Roger Graham Barry and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1992 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions. Beginning with a discussion of atmospheric composition and energy, the authors turn to manifestations and circulation of atmospheric moisture, including atmospheric stability and precipitation patterns in space and time. "Atmosphere, Weather and Climate" provides a thorough introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions. Since the last edition, the recognition of the reality and possible effects of human activities on the environment has revolutionized attitudes to the study of atmosphere and of world climate.