Call number:
PIK N 456-11-0246
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents: 1. Introduction and mathematical definitions ; 2. Vorticity and vertical motion ; 3. The vorticity and thermodynamic equations ; 4. Quasi-geostrophic forcing of vertical motions and surface pressure tendency ; 5. Quasi-geostrophic energetics ; 6. Evolution and motion of mid-tropospheric waves: barotropic viewpoint ; 7. Simple dynamic models of wave/cyclone development: baroclinic viewpoint ; 8. Alternative expressions for vertical motion and divergence ; 9. Some additional dynamic aspects of the baroclinic wave/cyclone: effects of friction, terrain and diabatic heating ; 10. The evolution of cyclones ; 11. Optimum wavelength and growth rate of baroclinic waves ; 12. Airflow through mid-latitude synoptic-scale disturbances ; 13. Kinematics of surface fronts ; 14. Ageostrophic motion and the dynamics of fronts ; 15. Upper-tropospheric fronts and jet streaks ; 16. Mid-tropospheric fronts, elevated mixed layers and the severe storm environment
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
XX, 507 S. : Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:
0045511160
Location:
A 18 - must be ordered
Branch Library:
PIK Library
