Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere, Second Edition offers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. Chapters cover the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science and describe major applications, specifically more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation and radiative processes. The book is fully revised, featuring informative sections on radiative transfer, thermodynamic cycles, the historical context to potential temperature concept, vertical thermodynamic coordinates, dewpoint temperature, the Penman equation, and entropy of moist air. 
This book is a necessary guide for students (graduate, advanced undergraduate, master’s level) of atmospheric science, meteorology, climate science and researchers in these fields. 
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Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere (Volume 1) (Developments in Weather and Climate Science, Volume 1)

Science & Math

Ambaum, Maarten H.P.

Earth Sciences

Royal Meteorological Society – Elsevier

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. <ul>
<li> Introduces a wide range of areas associated with atmospheric physics </li> <li> Starts from basic level thermal physics </li> <li> Ideally suited for readers with a general physics background </li> <li> Self-assessment questions included for each chapter </li> <li> Supplementary website to accompany the book </li> </ul>

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere

wiley

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Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere (Volume 1) (Developments in Weather and Climate Science, Volume 1)

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere