Atmospheric Thermodynamics 2e

Author : Craig Bohren,Bruce Albrecht
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780198872726

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Atmospheric Thermodynamics 2e by Craig Bohren,Bruce Albrecht Pdf

Atmospheric Thermodynamics provides a comprehensive treatment of a subject that can often be intimidating. The text analyses real-life problems and applications of the subject, alongside of guiding the reader through the fundamental basics and covering the first and second laws and the ideal gas law, followed by an emphasis on moist processes in Earth's atmosphere. Water in all its phases is a critical component of weather and the Earth's climate system. With user-friendly chapters that include energy conservation and water and its transformations, the authors write with a willingness to expose assumptions and approximations usually absent in other textbooks. History is woven into the text to provide a context for the time evolution of thermodynamics and its place in atmospheric science and demonstrating how physical reasoning leads to correct explanations of everyday phenomena. Many of the experiments described were done using inexpensive instruments to take advantage of the earth's atmosphere as a freely accessible thermodynamics library. This second edition provides updated treatments of atmospheric measurements and substantially expanded sections that include atmospheric applications of the first and second laws and energy exchange between humans and their atmospheric environment. With 400+ thought provoking problems and 350 references with annotated notes and further reading suggestions, this second edition provides a basic understanding of the fundamentals of this subject while still being a comprehensive reference guide for those working in the field of atmospheric and environmental sciences.

Author : Craig F. Bohren,Bruce A. Albrecht,Professor of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography Bruce A Albrecht
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0195099044

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Atmospheric Thermodynamics by Craig F. Bohren,Bruce A. Albrecht,Professor of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography Bruce A Albrecht Pdf

This comprehensive text is based on the authors' course notes, refined and updated over 15 years of teaching. The core of the text focuses on water and its transformations. Four chapters lay the foundation, from energy conservation to the ideal gas law, specific heat capacities, adiabatic processes, and entropy. An extensive chapter treats phase transitions of water, and a lengthy discussion of the van der Waals equation sets the stage for phase diagrams. Free energy is applied to determining the effect of dissolved substances, total pressure, and size on vapor pressure. The chapter on moist air and clouds discusses wet-bulb and virtual temperatures, isentropic ascent of saturated air, thermodynamic diagrams, stability, and cloud formation. The final chapter covers energy, momentum, and mass transfer, topics not usually considered part of thermodynamics. Measurements are included and experiments and observations are suggested, all with the aim of breathing life into equations. The authors are careful to recognize and unafraid to criticize the treatments of thermodynamics that have been unchanged for more than a hundred years. Atmospheric Thermodynamics contains over 200 exercises, mostly applications of basic principles to concrete problems. Often inspired by inquisitive students and colleagues, the exercises cover everything from automobiles and airplanes to baseball, wind turbines, and ground hogs. The authors weave history into the text by drawing on original writings rather than using textbook anecdotes, and molecular interpretations are given wherever possible. Assumptions and approximations are carefully laid out, derivations are detailed, and equations are interpreted physically and applied. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or kinetic theory is assumed, although students are expected to be well-grounded in calculus, differential equations, vector analysis, and classical mechanics.

Author : Anastasios A. Tsonis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521796768

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An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics by Anastasios A. Tsonis Pdf

Approachable and concise undergraduate textbook introducing the concepts of atmospheric thermodynamics.

Author : Gerald R. North,Tatiana L. Erukhimova
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521899635

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Atmospheric Thermodynamics by Gerald R. North,Tatiana L. Erukhimova Pdf

Textbook that uniquely integrates physics and chemistry in the study of atmospheric thermodynamics for advanced single-semester courses.

Author : J. V. Iribarne,W. L. Godson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401026420

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Atmospheric Thermodynamics by J. V. Iribarne,W. L. Godson Pdf

The thermodynamics of the atmosphere is the subject of several chapters in most textbooks on dynamic meteorology, but there is no work in English to give the subject a specific and more extensive treatment. In writing the present textbook, we have tried to fill this rather remarkable gap in the literature related to atmospheric sciences. Our aim has been to provide students of meteorology with a book that can playa role similar to the textbooks on chemical thermodynamics for the chemists. This implies a previous knowledge of general thermodynamics, such as students acquire in general physics courses; therefore, although the basic principles are reviewed (in the first four chapters), they are only briefly discussed, and emphasis is laid on those topics that will be useful in later chapters, through their application to atmospheric problems. No attempt has been made to introduce the thermodynamics of irreversible processes; on the other hand, consideration of heterogeneous and open homogeneous systems permits a rigorous formulation of the thermodynamic functions of clouds (exclusive of any consideration of microphysical effets) and a better understanding of the approx imations usually implicit in practical applications.

Author : C Riegel
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1992-07-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789813103979

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Fundamentals of Atmospheric Dynamics and Thermodynamics by C Riegel Pdf

This book is an introductory text on dynamic meteorology and is the result of Professor Riegel's long years of teaching experience. The approach is very pedagogical. Many examples are provided to illustrate basic concepts and ideas. The text is suitable for a one- or two-semester course. Request Inspection Copy

Author : Anastasios Tsonis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139465403

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An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics by Anastasios Tsonis Pdf

This is a self-contained, concise, rigorous book introducing the reader to the basics of atmospheric thermodynamics. This new edition has been brought completely up to date and reorganized to improve the quality and flow of the material. The introductory chapters provide definitions and useful mathematical and physical notes to help readers understand the basics. The book then describes the topics relevant to atmospheric processes, including the properties of moist air and atmospheric stability. It concludes with a brief introduction to the problem of weather forecasting and the relevance of thermodynamics. Each chapter contains worked examples and student exercises, with solutions available to instructors on a password protected website at www.cambridge.org/9780521796767. The author has taught atmospheric thermodynamics for over 20 years and is a highly respected researcher. This book is an ideal text for short undergraduate courses taken as part of an atmospheric science, meteorology, physics or natural science program.

Author : Julio V. Iribarne,W. L. Godson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:233864979

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Atmospheric thermodynamics by Julio V. Iribarne,W. L. Godson Pdf

Author : Grant William Petty
Publisher : Sundog Publishing
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131754942

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A First Course in Atmospheric Thermodynamics by Grant William Petty Pdf

This textbook is written for meteorology majors who require an initial introduction to the physical properties of the atmosphere and to the essential principles and real-world applications of atmospheric thermodynamics. These topics are supplemented by a sampling of techniques and technologies related to atmospheric measurements and observations. A unique tutorial, included as an appendix, teaches students how to attack physical problems symbolically, deferring numerical calculations until the final step in the solution. The author's overall objectives include not only covering the traditional core subject matter of an undergraduate thermodynamics course but also facilitating students' transition from a purely abstract understanding of calculus and physics concepts to the confident application of both to the science of meteorology.

Author : The Editors of REA
Publisher : Research & Education Assoc.
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780738672601

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Thermodynamics II Essentials by The Editors of REA Pdf

REA’s Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. As its name implies, these concise, comprehensive study guides summarize the essentials of the field covered. Essentials are helpful when preparing for exams, doing homework and will remain a lasting reference source for students, teachers, and professionals. Thermodynamics II includes review of thermodynamic relations, power and refrigeration cycles, mixtures and solutions, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, and flow through nozzles and blade passages.

Author : A.P.H. Peters,J.R.W. Warn
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1996-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203494271

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Concise Chemical Thermodynamics, 2nd Edition by A.P.H. Peters,J.R.W. Warn Pdf

The first edition of Concise Chemical Thermodynamics proved to be a very popular introduction to a subject many undergraduate students perceive as a difficult topic, because it presented thermodynamics with practical chemical examples in a way that used little mathematics. In this second edition the text has been carefully revised to ensure the same approach is maintained. Students are led to an understanding of Gibbs free energy early on, and the concept is demonstrated in several different fields. The book includes discussions of experimental equilibrium data, an introduction to electrochemistry, a brief survey of Ellingham diagrams, and a treatment of entropy without reference to the Carnot cycle. A new chapter on computer-based methods in thermodynamics has been added to reflect current technological trends and practices. Thermodynamic data has been revised in light of information provided by the work of the Scientific Group Thermodata Europe, to ensure that the symbols and units reflect the latest IUPAC rules. In addition, the problems and examples have been updated, replaced, and amplified to reflect current understanding and concerns. Undergraduate students of chemistry will find this an ideal introduction to chemical thermodynamics.

Author : Wilford Zdunkowski,Andreas Bott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521006856

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Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere by Wilford Zdunkowski,Andreas Bott Pdf

This textbook is written for graduate students and researchers in meteorology and related sciences. While most meteorological textbooks only present equilibrium thermodynamics, this book also introduces the linear theory of non-equilibrium and provides the necessary background for more advanced studies. The authors start by introducing the equations that describe the basic laws of thermodynamics and entropy and go on to discuss the thermodynamics of blackbody radiation, thermodynamic potentials, and the constitutive equations of irreversible fluxes. Later chapters look at the state functions of ideal gases, thermodynamics of cloud air, heat equations for special adiabatic systems, atmospheric statics, stability, and atmospheric energetics of hydrostatic equilibrium. Each chapter ends with a set of exercises that are designed to help the reader develop a deeper understanding of the subject. Answers to all the exercises are given at the end of the book.

Author : Judith A. Curry,Peter J. Webster
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780121995706

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Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans by Judith A. Curry,Peter J. Webster Pdf

Basic Concepts: Composition, Structure, and State. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Transfer Processes. Thermodynamics of Water. Nucleation and Diffusional Growth. Moist Thermodynamics Processes in the Atmosphere. Static Stability of the Atmosphere and Ocean. Cloud Characteristics and Processes. Ocean Surface Exchanges of Heat and Freshwater. Sea, Ice, Snow, and Glaciers. Thermohaline Processes in the Ocean. Special Topics: Global Energy and Entropy Balances. Thermodynamics Feedbacks in the Climate System. Planetary Atmospheres and Surface Ice. Appendices. Subject Index.

Author : Maarten H. P. Ambaum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470745151

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Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere by Maarten H. P. Ambaum Pdf

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere offers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science. The later chapters describe major applications, specific to more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation, and radiative processes. The book concludes with a discussion of non-equilibrium thermodynamics as applied to the atmosphere. This book provides a thorough introduction and invaluable grounding for specialised literature on the subject. Introduces a wide range of areas associated with atmospheric physics Starts from basic level thermal physics Ideally suited for readers with a general physics background Self-assessment questions included for each chapter Supplementary website to accompany the book

Author : Tanjina Nur
Publisher : Delve Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 1774072262

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Atmospheric Thermodynamics by Tanjina Nur Pdf

Atmospheric thermodynamics discusses about atmospheric thermodynamics in a simple yet explanatory manner. This book comprises topics such as temperature, heat and internal energy. Thermodynamics has so many branches and this book tries to cover all of them in a detailed manner for the reader. This book lays down simple explanation of thermodynamics with the help of topics such as classical thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics and three laws of thermodynamics. Different aspects and systems which are being employed in a thermodynamic system are also explained in this book with the help of well researched methodologies and observations conducted in this sector.