David BruntCambridge University PressEdition: 2, 7/20/2011EAN 9781107601437, ISBN10: 1107601436Paperback, 454 pages, 25.4 x 17.8 x 2.3 cmLanguage: EnglishFirst published in 1934, and then in a second edition in 1939, this book gives a full account of theoretical meteorology as it was understood at the time. Where theory failed to explain phenomena, the author limited himself to a description of the phenomena and an indication of such theory as was felt to be helpful. Little of the first edition was omitted, but additions were made to many chapters of the second edition, and the chapter on turbulence in the atmosphere was completely rewritten.List of illustrationsSome useful constants and unitsIntroduction1. The facts which call for explanation. A sketch of the surface distribution of the meteorological elements over the globe2. Some statistical and thermal relationships3. Water-vapour in the atmosphere. The ascent of damp air4. Thermodynamics of the atmosphere5. Radiation6. Radiation in the troposphere7. Radiative equilibrium and the stratosphere8. The general equations of motion9. Motion under balanced forcesthe gradient wind10. Surfaces of discontinuity11. The general aspects of turbulence12. Turbulence in the atmospherethe eddies as diffusing agencies13. The classification of winds14. The transformations of energy in the atmosphere15. The growth of cyclic circulations and of pressure inequalities in the atmosphere16. The idea of air masses17. The Polar front and its relation to the development of cyclones18. Anticyclones19. The general circulation of the atmosphereAppendixIndex of namesIndex of subjects.
