A successor to the 1986 Encyclopedia of Climatology, this compendium provides a clear explanation of current knowledge and research directions in modern climatology. This new encyclopedia emphasizes climatological developments that have evolved over the past twenty years. It offers more than 200 informative articles prepared by 150 experts on numerous subjects, ranging from standard areas of study to the latest research studies. The relationship between climatology and both physical and social science is fully explored, as is the significance of climate for our future well-being. The information is organized for speedy access. Entries are conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, thoroughly indexed, and cross-referenced. Every entry contains useful citations to additional source materials.
Author(s): John E. Oliver
Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 874
Tags: Науки о Земле;Метеорология и климатология;Энциклопедии
Cover
......Page 1
Contents......Page 6
Contributors......Page 12
Introduction......Page 20
A......Page 22
B......Page 177
C......Page 202
D......Page 336
E......Page 367
F......Page 399
G......Page 405
H......Page 419
I......Page 443
J......Page 456
K......Page 461
L......Page 465
M......Page 497
N......Page 545
O......Page 561
P
......Page 583
Q......Page 618
R......Page 621
S......Page 650
T......Page 726
U......Page 783
V......Page 801
W......Page 818
Z......Page 841
Index of Authors Cited......Page 844
Subject Index......Page 863
