Physics And Chemistry Of Clouds

Author : Dennis Lamb,Johannes Verlinde
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139500944

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Physics and Chemistry of Clouds by Dennis Lamb,Johannes Verlinde Pdf

Clouds affect our daily weather and play key roles in the global climate. Through their ability to precipitate, clouds provide virtually all of the fresh water on Earth and are a crucial link in the hydrologic cycle. With ever-increasing importance being placed on quantifiable predictions - from forecasting the local weather to anticipating climate change - we must understand how clouds operate in the real atmosphere, where interactions with natural and anthropogenic pollutants are common. This textbook provides students - whether seasoned or new to the atmospheric sciences - with a quantitative yet approachable path to learning the inner workings of clouds. Developed over many years of the authors' teaching at Pennsylvania State University, Physics and Chemistry of Clouds is an invaluable textbook for advanced students in atmospheric science, meteorology, environmental sciences/engineering and atmospheric chemistry. It is also a very useful reference text for researchers and professionals.

Author : H.R. Pruppacher,J.D. Klett
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 975 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306481000

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Microphysics of Clouds and Precipitation by H.R. Pruppacher,J.D. Klett Pdf

Cloud physics has achieved such a voluminous literature over the past few decades that a significant quantitative study of the entire field would prove unwieldy. This book concentrates on one major aspect: cloud microphysics, which involves the processes that lead to the formation of individual cloud and precipitation particles. Common practice has shown that one may distinguish among the following addi tional major aspects: cloud dynamics, which is concerned with the physics respon sible for the macroscopic features of clouds; cloud electricity, which deals with the electrical structure of clouds and the electrification processes of cloud and precipi tation particles; and cloud optics and radar meteorology, which describe the effects of electromagnetic waves interacting with clouds and precipitation. Another field intimately related to cloud physics is atmospheric chemistry, which involves the chemical composition ofthe atmosphere and the life cycle and characteristics of its gaseous and particulate constituents. In view of the natural interdependence of the various aspects of cloud physics, the subject of microphysics cannot be discussed very meaningfully out of context. Therefore, we have found it necessary to touch briefly upon a few simple and basic concepts of cloud dynamics and thermodynamics, and to provide an account of the major characteristics of atmospheric aerosol particles. We have also included a separate chapter on some of the effects of electric fields and charges on the precipitation-forming processes.

Author : Pao K. Wang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107005563

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Physics and Dynamics of Clouds and Precipitation by Pao K. Wang Pdf

New textbook on microphysics, thermodynamics and cloud-scale dynamics of clouds and precipitation, for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, researchers and professionals.

Author : Michael Gadsden,Wilfried Schröder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642486265

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Noctilucent Clouds by Michael Gadsden,Wilfried Schröder Pdf

An atmospheric phenomenon is considered as 'explained' when we have succeeded in deducing it on the basis of accepted principles of physics. (H. Ertel, Methods and problems of dynamical meteorolo gy,p. l) Until recently, noctilucent clouds were regarded merely as a curious atmos pheric phenomenon, the occurrence of which aroused only limited scientific attention. However, in the last two decades the interest they have been given has markedly increased. The clouds, usually pale blue in colour, may be seen on a clear night at high latitudes. Typical examples are illustrated in the book. Clouds looking like these in daytime would be classified as cirrostratus. What sets noctilucent clouds apart is their occurrence in the middle of the night, their very obvious pale blue colour, and their disappearance into the dawn close to the onset of civil twilight when the Sun is 6° below the horizon. as being set apart from ordinary Noctilucent clouds were first recognized clouds in 1884/1885 and in a series of sightings that followed their return in the summer of 1885. That year marked the beginning of observations and the interpretation of twilight phenomena. The impetus came from the extraordi nary Krakatoa eruption, which was not only one of the most spectacular volcanic eruptions in recorded history, but which also turned out to be a startling event in atmospheric science with repercussions even in our time.

Author : Alexander P. Khain,Mark Pinsky
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521767439

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Physical Processes in Clouds and Cloud Modeling by Alexander P. Khain,Mark Pinsky Pdf

Provides a comprehensive analysis of modern theories of cloud microphysical processes and their representation in numerical cloud models.

Author : Craig F. Bohren
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486320298

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Clouds in a Glass of Beer by Craig F. Bohren Pdf

Liberally sprinkled with humor, these lessons will fascinate beginning physics students and other readers with chapters titled "On a Clear Day You Can't See Forever" and "Physics on a Manure Heap."

Author : John H. Seinfeld,Spyros N. Pandis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1249 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118591369

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Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics by John H. Seinfeld,Spyros N. Pandis Pdf

Thoroughly restructured and updated with new findings and new features The Second Edition of this internationally acclaimed text presents the latest developments in atmospheric science. It continues to be the premier text for both a rigorous and a complete treatment of the chemistry of the atmosphere, covering such pivotal topics as: * Chemistry of the stratosphere and troposphere * Formation, growth, dynamics, and properties of aerosols * Meteorology of air pollution * Transport, diffusion, and removal of species in the atmosphere * Formation and chemistry of clouds * Interaction of atmospheric chemistry and climate * Radiative and climatic effects of gases and particles * Formulation of mathematical chemical/transport models of the atmosphere All chapters develop results based on fundamental principles, enabling the reader to build a solid understanding of the science underlying atmospheric processes. Among the new material are three new chapters: Atmospheric Radiation and Photochemistry, General Circulation of the Atmosphere, and Global Cycles. In addition, the chapters Stratospheric Chemistry, Tropospheric Chemistry, and Organic Atmospheric Aerosols have been rewritten to reflect the latest findings. Readers familiar with the First Edition will discover a text with new structures and new features that greatly aid learning. Many examples are set off in the text to help readers work through the application of concepts. Advanced material has been moved to appendices. Finally, many new problems, coded by degree of difficulty, have been added. A solutions manual is available. Thoroughly updated and restructured, the Second Edition of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics is an ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a reference for researchers in environmental engineering, meteorology, chemistry, and the atmospheric sciences. Click here to Download the Solutions Manual for Academic Adopters: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-292291.html

Author : M.K. Yau,R R Rogers
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1996-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080570945

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A Short Course in Cloud Physics by M.K. Yau,R R Rogers Pdf

Covers essential parts of cloud and precipitation physics and has been extensively rewritten with over 60 new illustrations and many new and up to date references. Many current topics are covered such as mesoscale meteorology, radar cloud studies and numerical cloud modelling, and topics from the second edition, such as severe storms, precipitation processes and large scale aspects of cloud physics, have been revised. Problems are included as examples and to supplement the text.

Author : B.J. Mason
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199588046

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The Physics of Clouds by B.J. Mason Pdf

Cloud physics is concerned with the processes responsible for the formation of clouds and the release of precipitation. This classic book gives a comprehensive account of research on the microphysical processes of nucleation, condensation, droplet growth, initiation and growth of snow crystals, and the mechanisms of precipitation release.

Author : Louis J. Battan
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486428850

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Cloud Physics by Louis J. Battan Pdf

This text explores the formation of clouds, ice crystals, and hail. It also reviews techniques for cloud modifications, artificial stimulation of rainfall, and modification of hailstorms. 26 figures. 16 halftones.

Author : Vitaly I. Khvorostyanov,Judith A. Curry
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107016033

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Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Microphysics of Clouds by Vitaly I. Khvorostyanov,Judith A. Curry Pdf

This book advances understanding of cloud microphysics and provides a unified theoretical foundation for modeling cloud processes, for researchers and advanced students.

Author : B... J. Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:299650927

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The physics of clouds by B... J. Mason Pdf

Author : Basil John Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822014160618

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The Physics of Clouds by Basil John Mason Pdf

Cloud physics is concerned with those processes which are responsible for the formation of clouds and the release of precipitation. This classic book gives a comprehensive and detailed account of experimental and theoretical research on the microphysical processes of nucleation, condensation, droplet growth, initiation and growth of snow crystals, and the mechanisms of precipitation release. As a textbook it is designed to give the student the necessary background to carry out independent work. As a reference book for the research worker, it provides an integrated account of the major developments in this field. Although written primarily for the atmospheric physicist, it contains much of interest for those in the fields of nucleation phenomena, crystal growth, and aerosol physics.

Author : Ulrike Lohmann,Felix Lüönd,Fabian Mahrt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107018228

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An Introduction to Clouds by Ulrike Lohmann,Felix Lüönd,Fabian Mahrt Pdf

This book provides a fundamental understanding of clouds, from microphysics to climate, with supplementary problem sets and questions.

Author : Jerry M. Straka
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139478830

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Cloud and Precipitation Microphysics by Jerry M. Straka Pdf

This book focuses specifically on bin and bulk parameterizations for the prediction of cloud and precipitation at various scales - the cloud scale, mesoscale, synoptic scale, and the global climate scale. It provides a background to the fundamental principles of parameterization physics, including processes involved in the production of clouds, ice particles, liquid water, snow aggregate, graupel and hail. It presents full derivations of the parameterizations, allowing readers to build parameterization packages, with varying levels of complexity based on information in the book. Architectures for a range of dynamical models are given, in which parameterizations form a significant tool for investigating large non-linear numerical systems. Model codes are available online at www.cambridge.org/9780521883382. Written for researchers and advanced students of cloud and precipitation microphysics, this book is also a valuable reference for all atmospheric scientists involved in models of numerical weather prediction.