Applied Climatology

Author : Allen Perry,Dr Russell Thompson,Russell Thompson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134769124

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Applied Climatology by Allen Perry,Dr Russell Thompson,Russell Thompson Pdf

'Big freeze' conditions, storms, severe flooding, droughts, and heatwaves - recent extremes in weather, with their resultant physical, economic and human losses, highlight the vulnerability of society to changes in the atmosphere. Atmospheric pollution, urbanization, natural atmospheric disasters are causing dramatic changes in climatic environments. Applied Climatology examines the effects of climate on physical, biological and cultural environments. Specialist contributors from Europe, North America and Australasia examine the impacts of changing climates on the functioning and development of physical biological environments including glaciers, water resources, landforms, soils, vegetation and animals. Weather and climate effects day-to-day activities and lifestyles from the clothes we wear to the buildings we design, and the food and energy we produce. This book focusses on the relationship between climate and a wide range of human activities and responses relating to health and comfort, building design, transport systems, agriculture and fisheries, tourism and social, industrial and legal issues. Climate-environment relationships and impacts on human activities are predicted to change dramatically if global warming accelerates at the rates currently proposed. Applied Climatology examines the characteristics and consequences of the changing global climate and considers the future for both natural and human environments.

Author : John E. Hobbs
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483101545

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Applied Climatology by John E. Hobbs Pdf

Applied Climatology: A Study of Atmospheric Resources focuses on the management of the atmosphere as a resource. The book first discusses the atmospheric system, including atmospheric circulation and energy in the system. The text then examines the variable atmosphere. Scale variability, climatic change, air pollution, and hazards and extremes are considered. The book also focuses on weather and human behavior. Human biometeorology and climatic determinism; climate and comfort; weather and society; and climate and health are discussed. The text also describes the impacts of extreme events, including tropical cyclones, local storms, cumulative hazards, and climatic change and world food production. The selection also focuses on the effects of weather on daily human activities, including leisure and recreation, construction industry, retailing, utilities, and agriculture. The text then highlights weather forecasting and management of atmospheric resources. Types and methods of forecasting; accuracy and reliability of forecasts; dissemination and application of weather forecasts; weather and climate modification; and role of meteorologists are discussed. The book is a good source of information for readers interested to study the atmosphere as a resource.

Author : Robert V. Rohli
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781443886567

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Selected Readings in Applied Climatology by Robert V. Rohli Pdf

Over the last 40 years, applied climatologists have been producing increasingly sophisticated and insightful research which has led to the current level of recognition that climate and particularly climatic changes have important environmental, economic, and recreational impacts. Furthermore, as societal needs for optimizing the use of resources increase, applied climatology will continue to grow in importance. Selected Readings in Applied Climatology is a collection of academic-style vignettes of research over the past 40 years that represents the evolution of this important subfield, and, therefore, provides a framework for appreciating the impacts of climate on society. After an introductory editorial chapter placing the development of applied climatology in its historical context, the book is divided into topical sections on applied climatological research in atmospheric circulation variability; the biosphere; water and energy resources; agriculture; and human health, comfort and behavior. The final section includes a collection of essays on communicating climatic information to the public. Selected Readings in Applied Climatology will be beneficial to those whose field of interest affects, and is affected by, climate, such as meteorologists, ecologists, water resource planners, energy demand forecasters, commodities brokers, agriculturalists, sociologists, and media consultants.

Author : John E. Oliver
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 873 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402032646

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Encyclopedia of World Climatology by John E. Oliver Pdf

Today, given the well-publicized impacts of events such as El Niño, there is an unequaled public awareness of how climate affects the quality of life and environment. Such awareness has created an increasing demand for accurate climatological information. This information is now available in one convenient, accessible source, the Encyclopedia of World Climatology. This comprehensive volume covers all the main subfields of climatology, supplies information on climates in major continental areas, and explains the intricacies of climatic processes. The level of presentation will meet the needs of specialists, university students, and educated laypersons. A successor to the 1986 Encyclopedia of Climatology, this compendium provides a clear explanation of current knowledge and research directions in modern climatology. This new encyclopedia emphasizes climatological developments that have evolved over the past twenty years. It offers more than 200 informative articles prepared by 150 experts on numerous subjects, ranging from standard areas of study to the latest research studies. The relationship between climatology and both physical and social science is fully explored, as is the significance of climate for our future well-being. The information is organized for speedy access. Entries are conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, thoroughly indexed, and cross-referenced. Every entry contains useful citations to additional source materials. The Editor John E. Oliver is Professor Emeritus at Indiana State University. He holds a B.Sc. from London University, and a MA and Ph.D from Columbia University. He taught at Columbia University and then at Indiana State where he was formerly Chair of the Geography-Geology Department, and Assoc iate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences. He has written many books and journal articles in Climatology, Applied Climatology and Physical Geography.

Author : United States. Air Weather Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Climatology
ISBN : CHI:76799361

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Guide for Applied Climatology by United States. Air Weather Service Pdf

Author : Woodrow Cooper Jacobs
Publisher : Springer
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781935704867

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Wartime Developments in Applied Climatology by Woodrow Cooper Jacobs Pdf

Introduction.-Types of weather problems in staff planning.-Climatological techniques for military problems with reference to civilian application.-Climatology for forecasters.-The accumulating, processing, and filing of basic climatological data.-Bases for a "synoptic" or "synchronous" climatology.-Problems associated with the presentation of climatic information.- Conclusions.

Author : John F. Griffiths
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Climatology
ISBN : UCSD:31822011845914

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Applied Climatology by John F. Griffiths Pdf

The growing science of applied climatology. Instruments and measurements in applied climatology. Elements of applied climatology. Ocean currents and air masses. The climate of the standard continent. Climatic classifications. Microclimates. Climate and soils. Climate and vegetation. Climate and agriculture. Climate and forestry. Climate and humans. Climate and animals. Climate and building. Climate and hydrology. The urban environment. The changing climate. Climate and industry, communications and transport.

Author : Shih-Yu (Simon) Wang,Robert Gillies
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535100959

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Modern Climatology by Shih-Yu (Simon) Wang,Robert Gillies Pdf

Climatology, the study of climate, is no longer regarded as a single discipline that treats climate as something that fluctuates only within the unchanging boundaries described by historical statistics. The field has recognized that climate is something that changes continually under the influence of physical and biological forces and so, cannot be understood in isolation but rather, is one that includes diverse scientific disciplines that play their role in understanding a highly complex coupled "whole system" that is the earth's climate. The modern era of climatology is echoed in this book. On the one hand it offers a broad synoptic perspective but also considers the regional standpoint, as it is this that affects what people need from climatology. Aspects on the topic of climate change - what is often considered a contradiction in terms - is also addressed. It is all too evident these days that what recent work in climatology has revealed carries profound implications for economic and social policy; it is with these in mind that the final chapters consider acumens as to the application of what has been learned to date.

Author : John E. Oliver
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015004476860

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Climate and Man's Environment by John E. Oliver Pdf

Climate and environment. Climate, man, and mans activities. Climates of the past and climatic change.

Author : John F. Griffiths
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Climatology
ISBN : OCLC:844352574

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Applied climatology: an introduction by John F. Griffiths Pdf

Author : Keith Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015040299292

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Principles of Applied Climatology by Keith Smith Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Climatology
ISBN : UIUC:30112109124088

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Applied Climatology Research by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Climatology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : UCSD:31822002419802

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Fifth Conference on Applied Climatology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert V. Rohli,Anthony J. Vega
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284119985

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Climatology by Robert V. Rohli,Anthony J. Vega Pdf

Praised for its detail and accuracy, Climatology continues to lead as the most comprehensive presentation of our dynamic climate system. The fourth edition features a completely revised full-color art program that enhances clarity and gradation of all maps, climographs, and images to help readers better understand the diversity of climate within varying climate types.