For introductory meteorology courses.
The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology remains the definitive introductory meteorology text, reinforcing basic concepts with everyday, easy-to-grasp examples. This revision retains the hallmark features professors have come to expect from Tarbuck and Lutgens: a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa.
The Thirteenth Edition now incorporates a new active-learning approach, integrated mobile media, and MasteringMeteorology, the most complete, easy-to-use, engaging tutorial and assessment tool available. This edition also extends its coverage of global climate change with dedicated climate change features in each chapter, coverage of the IPCC 5th Assessment report, and an inquiry-based approach in updated Student Sometimes Ask features with interesting facts that strengthen the connection between students and the content.
Author(s): Frederick K. Lutgens; Edward J. Tarbuck
Edition: 13
Publisher: Pearson
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: 540
1. Introduction to the Atmosphere
2. Heating Earth’s Surface and Atmosphere
3. Temperature
4. Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
5. Forms of Condensation and Precipitation
6. Air Pressure and Winds
7. Circulation of the Atmosphere
8. Air Masses
9. Weather Patterns
10. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
11. Hurricanes
12. Weather Analysis and Forecasting
13. Air Pollution
14. The Changing Climate
15. World Climates
16. Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere
Appendix A. Metric Units
Appendix B. Explanation and Decoding of the Daily Weather Map
Appendix C. Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables
Appendix D. Laws Relating to Gases
Appendix E. Newton's Laws in Motion
Appendix F. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Appendix G. Climate Data
Glossary
Index
