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Atmospheric Data Analysis is intended to fill a void in the atmospheric science literature and curricula. The book is self contained, and includes topics important in several other fields outside atmospheric observation, including atmospheric dynamics and statistics. It outlines the physical and mathematical basis of all aspects of atmospheric analysis. The emphasis is on the theoretical foundation of the subject and most of the development is analytic, but many practical considerations and examples are introduced. There are numerous exercises at the end of each chapter to aid the student in comprehending the material. ... Read more

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This is a self-contained, concise, rigorous book introducing the reader to the basics of atmospheric thermodynamics, and the author is a highly respected researcher in this field. This new edition has been brought completely up to date and reorganized to improve the quality and flow of the material. Each chapter contains worked examples and student exercises, making this an ideal text for short undergraduate courses taken as part of an atmospheric science, meteorology, physics or natural science program. Solutions available to lecturers. ... Read more

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An atmospheric thermodynamics book that covers the basics
I've only glanced at the second edition of this book, but it was enough to notice that one of the examples from the first edition (in the section on Gay-Lussac's Law) has made it into the second edition, despite the author being informed that it was incorrect.It's an example about a house being heated in winter and the pressure difference that could be expected between the inside and outside.Luckily, it's always very close to zero pressure difference between the inside and outside, but the author comes up with 7.3%!! and glosses over it with the statement that window glass "can withstand such pressure changes easily."I have my doubts about that, but I do know that I don't want to be standing outside the front door if it's got that sort of pressure difference on it, since it amounts to about 3000 pounds pushing outward!

The book is a decent treatment of atmospheric thermodynamics otherwise, but it would be nice if the real applications to the atmosphere could be arrived at sooner, and covered in more detail.Most texts ignore the common stability indices that are used in forecasting, and this one is no exception, despite the fact that they've been in use for decades. ... Read more

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This graduate-level meteorology text and reference provides a scientifically rigorous description of the many types of convective circulations in the Earth's atmosphere.These range from small-scale, convectively driven turbulences in the boundary layer to precipitating systems covering many thousands of square kilometers.The text introduces the principal techniques used in understanding and predicting convective motion: theory, field experiment, and numerical modelling. Part I explores dry convection, including turbulent plumes and thermals from isolated buoyancy sources, Raleigh-Benard convection, and turbulent convection in the planetary boundary layer.Emphasis is placed on applying theoretical understanding and lessons from experiments.Part II offers a complete treatment of the thermodynamics of moist and cloudy air, including fundamental laws, conserved quantities, graphical techniques, and stability.Part III explores the characteristics of individual convective clouds, thunderstorms, squall lines, mesoscale convective systems, and slantwise convection.Part IV studies the ensemble effects of convective clouds, including stratocumulus at trade cumulus boundary layers and the representation of convective clouds in numerical models.Each chapter is followed by a set of exercises. ... Read more

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This book is an introductory textbook on the physical processes occurring in the Earth's radiation belts. The presentation is at the advanced undergraduate or first year graduate level, and it is appropriate for students who intend to work in some aspect of magnetospheric physics. The treatment is quantitative and provides the mathematical basis for original work in this subject. The equations describing the motion of energetic ions and electrons in the geomagnetic field are derived from basic principles, and concepts such as magnetic field representations, guiding centre motion, adiabatic invariance, and particle distribution functions are presented in a detailed and accessible manner. Relevant experimental techniques are reviewed and a summary is given of the intensity and energy spectra of the particle populations in the Earth's radiation belts. Problem sets are included as well as appendices of tables, graphs and frequently used formulas. ... Read more

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Fluid dynamics is fundamental to our understanding of the atmosphere and oceans. Although many of the same principles of fluid dynamics apply to both the atmosphere and oceans, textbooks tend to concentrate on the atmosphere, the ocean, or the theory of geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD). This textbook provides a comprehensive unified treatment of atmospheric and oceanic fluid dynamics. The book introduces the fundamentals of geophysical fluid dynamics, including rotation and stratification, vorticity and potential vorticity, and scaling and approximations. It discusses baroclinic and barotropic instabilities, wave-mean flow interactions and turbulence, and the general circulation of the atmosphere and ocean. Student problems and exercises are included at the end of each chapter. Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics: Fundamentals and Large-Scale Circulation will be an invaluable graduate textbook on advanced courses in GFD, meteorology, atmospheric science and oceanography, and an excellent review volume for researchers. Additional resources are available at www.cambridge.org/9780521849692. ... Read more

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Good Intro to GFD
This book is easy to follow if you have a base knowledge of fluid dynamics, the material seems to be well organized for a beginner. I certainly don't claim to be an expert on this material, but this book is very helpful.

absolutely great
this book has the potential to become the Textbook for modern topics in GFD. you will still need Gill's, Pedlosky's GFD, and Holton's to give you a complete classical training. After that, there are no lack of more modern approaches such as this book, McWilliams', and Salmon's. combined with the great price, what more can one ask!?

An introductory text and an encyclopedia of GFD
Geoffrey Vallis has produced a book on Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (GFD) that ingeniously is both, a lucid introductory text and an encyclopedia.

Vallis does not arrogantly push you in hard at the deep end but caringly takes your hand and helps you enter the shallow end. Your confidence therefore grows quickly and you feel eager to explore and learn. This desire is fully satisfied because all the many details a truly curious mind wants to absorb are provided along the way. You are accompanied as close to the cutting edge of research as it is possible for a book. This makes it also attractive to those of you that are already comfortably in the deep end, especially because of its encyclopedic qualities. It allows you to extract conveniently the specific knowledge you need for your research.

If you are about to enter the world of GFD or you are already happily wandering in it, make sure Vallis' book is in your luggage.

An exceptional GFD textbook
I have been very impressed with the this excellent textbook. I started reading a pre-print of it at a point in time when I had not yet studied any fluid dynamics, oceanography, or atmospheric science. Despite this, I was able to follow the author's clear exposition as he introduced the fundamentals of GFD. Throughout the book, he does a good job combining descriptive explanations of the phenomena he discusses with physical intuition and mathematical derivations of the necessary equations. But Vallis does much more than just introduce readers to atmospheric and oceanic dynamics; he also conveys the fascination of the subject and gives the reader insights into further research required to improve our understanding of it.

Readers interested in exploring the subject further will find the references a valuable addition to the text. Note that this book only covers dynamics of the atmosphere and ocean. Readers can consult other books on atmospheric science and oceanography for broader introductions to these fields; however, the book is self-contained and doing so is not necessary in order to understand it. Graduate students seeking research topics might find some in the problems marked with diamonds.

I've read a lot of textbooks in many subjects and this one is truly exceptional.
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This text is an introduction to the basic principles of atmospheric physics and chemistry. All aspects of the lower and middle atmospheres, except for large-scale dynamics, are treated in a connected account as ultimate consequences of the solar radiation falling on the planet. Several appendices deal with climate data, and background material, such as the Navier-Stokes equations. Problem sets accompany each chapter. ... Read more

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Ice is one of the most abundant and environmentally important materials on Earth, and its unique and intriguing physical properties present fascinating areas of study for a wide variety of researchers. This book is about the physics of ice, by which is meant the properties of the material itself and the ways in which these properties are interpreted in terms of water molecules and crystalline structure. Although ice has a simple crystal structure its hydrogen bonding results in unique properties, which continue to be the subject of active research. In Physics of Ice, the physical principles underlying the properties of ice are carefully developed at a level aimed at pure and applied researchers in the field.Importanttopics like current understandings of the electrical, mechanical and surface properties, and the occurrence of many different crystalline phases are developed in a coherent way for the first time. An extensive reference list and numerous illustrations add to the usefullness and readability of the text. ... Read more

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Ionospheres provides a comprehensive description of the physical, plasma and chemical processes controlling the behavior of ionospheres. The relevant transport equations and related coefficients are derived in detail and their applicability and limitations are described. Relevant wave processes are outlined and important ion chemical processes and reaction rates are presented. The various energy deposition and transfer mechanisms are described in some detail, and a chapter is devoted to the various processes controlling the upper atmosphere and exosphere. The second half of the book presents our current understanding of the structure, chemistry, dynamics and energetics of the terrestrial ionosphere, and other solar system bodies. The final chapter describes ionospheric measurement techniques. The book will form a comprehensive and lasting reference for scientists interested in ionospheres, and it will also prove an ideal textbook for graduate students. It contains extensive student problem sets, and an answer book is available for instructors. ... Read more

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An invaluable textbook
For anyone who's at Postgrad or Postdoc level, this book is an invaluable addition to your library.Undergraduates may struggle with some of it, but I'm sure that any bright student could pick it up because it's written in clear, concise language.My only gripe is that the production quality of this paperback isn't what it should be for the money & I really wish I had bought the hardback version. ... Read more

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The only single-source reference available on atmospheric chemistry, aerosols, and atmospheric models

This fully revised and expanded version of John H. Seinfeld's successful Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics of Air Pollution provides a rigorous, comprehensive treatment of the chemistry of the atmosphere. With new chapters on such important topics as cloud physics, nucleation, and wet deposition, this book offers a truly up-to-date examination of atmospheric chemistry today, including:
* Chemistry of the stratosphere and troposphere
* Formation, growth, dynamics, thermodynamics, and properties of aerosols
* Meteorology of air pollution
* Transport, diffusion, and removal of species in the atmosphere
* Formation and chemistry of clouds
* Interaction of atmospheric chemistry and climate
* Radiative and climatic effects of gases and particles
* Formulation of mathematical chemical/transport models of the atmosphere.

Complete with solved examples, problems graded according to difficulty, and hundreds of illustrations, this state-of-the art reference is an ideal resource for both students and professionals in all areas of engineering as well as atmospheric science. ... Read more

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Excellent and comprehensive text
Paced teaching from beginning to end. Excellent references to quoted material for further reading. Seminal text of our time.

Too many typos
It may be the so-called Bible of atmospheric science, but there are too many typos for my taste. Perhaps if you're just trying to remember what the proper equation is, it'd work better.

Tables of values are frequently missing minus signs here and there, which can make working out the problems and/or examples difficult. There are other random typos that make examples simply not work out. If you just want the equations, this is ok, but for learning, it's actually easier when the typos are in the equations (and not the numbers), since in that case there's a "thought trail" of sorts.

The book claims to be the only reference, in which case you haven't got much choice, but that doesn't make it good.

The Bible
As if this needs a review...its a bible for atomspheric scientists of all genre.A must have.Especially good for any grad student preparing for the random question during an oral exam.Not that you could read the thing cover to cover, but there is something for everyone.

If you need a great reference, then this is it. If you are not sure you should buy one of the best references for atomsopheric chemistry and physics, then there is no reason to.That's just a sign that you probably don't need it.

Everything you need to know about Atmospheric Science
This book has it all.If you are in the field of atmospheric sciences, it is a muct have.If you're not in the field, but are interested in learning about atmospheric science, I'd highly recommend it.It's a technical book,with plenty of math, but it is written in an engaging, easy to read format. It's packed with information on eveything from tropospheric ozoneformation to industruial plume dispersion modeling.It has everything youneed to know about atmospheric science. ... Read more

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A complete revision of Goody's classic 1964 work, this volume offers a systematic discussion of atmospheric radiation processes that today are at the center of worldwide study and concern. As a complete treatment of physical and mathematical foundations, the text assumes no prior knowledge of atmospheric physics. The theoretical discussion is systematic, and can therefore be applied with minor extension to any planetary atmosphere. ... Read more

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Understanding key environmental issues such as climate change necessitates a grasp of key scientific concepts. Unfortunately many students have little background knowledge of physics and hence struggle to fully understand such issues. The purpose of Environmental Physics is to make these fundamental physical concepts intelligble to a non-scientific audience. The book is structured according to the physical topics: forces, energy, heat and radioactivity. The key physical concepts are explained in a lucid and concise manner. The importance and relevance of the physics is emphasised by its application to real environmental problems such as nuclear reprocessing, waste disposal and the impact of climatechange. Mathematical treatment is kept straightforward. Theemphasis is on application rather than theoretical underpinnings, so in many cases concepts are described qualitativelyrather than quantitatively. Environmental Physics makes extensive use of pedagogical features such as boxed case studies, figures, summary points, problems and questions for discussion and further reading to enhance the student learning experience. ... Read more

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Great High School Text
I am teaching a high school level course called "Introduction to Environmental Physics" and this is the best text available for this class - while it is not detailed enough for a college course, it covers enough subjects well for an introductory course!

The Umbrella book for Environmental Physics
This is a fairly new book, and I'm sure there will be complaints about this or that. For instance Smith just touches on the physics equations that govern the processes she explains. But I don't look at this book as a end-source, but essentially as a large "table of contents" for the field of environmental physics.

Smith covers each area, energy, pollution, climatology, and others with an introduction, and then she links each area to fundamental constraints. When I find an area that interests me further, then I head to Jackson, or Pathria, or whatever to get the greater detail.

But what is most important about this book is that Smith maintains her role as a scientist. She doesn't editorialize environmental issues, she simply presents the facts. And she has a depth of knowledge that astounds me. For instance she knew to cover restrictive fluid dynamics in ocean transport ... this is a critical area for cargo ships, yet generally not known to anyone but marine architects.

Smith brings the key component of environmental physics to the table in the opening pages. She astutely points out that physics is the most 'reductionist' of the sciences, where physicists reduce systems to the simplest components for analysis. Unfortunately, this approach can only be half useful for environmental systems, where the whole needs to always be kept in view. This book brings the whole into view.

When the physicists need the details they can then move into the huge structure of conventional physics literature.

For anyone who considers themselves an environmentalist, or an earth physicist, this book is important to read. I found my copy in the library, but I'm probably going to buy a copy to put in my personal reference library because I hope to work in this area when I'm done with my research work. ... Read more

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Gravity waves exist in all types of geophysical fluids, such as lakes, oceans, and atmospheres. They play an important role in redistributing energy at disturbances, such as mountains or seamounts and they are routinely studied in meteorology and oceanography, particularly simulation models, atmospheric weather models, turbulence, air pollution, and climate research.
An Introduction to Atmospheric Gravity Waves provides readers with a working background of the fundamental physics and mathematics of gravity waves, and introduces a wide variety of applications and numerous recent advances.

Nappo provides a concise volume on gravity waves with a lucid discussion of current observational techniques and instrumentation.
An accompanying CD-ROM contains real data, computer codes for data analysis, and linear gravity wave models to further enhance the reader's understanding of the book's material. Foreword is written by Prof. George Chimonas, a renowned expert on the interactions of gravity waves with turbulence.

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A Biased Opinion
I am neither a physicist nor a mathematician and, unfortunatly, cannot understand the majority of the thoughts of this book, but with a background in the art industry, I commend the author on his selection of photos and the illustrations he created for the work and especially for the dedication, devotion and time spent in writing it.It is a pleasure to look through it. ... Read more

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This comprehensive text is based on the authors' course notes, refined and updated over 15 years of teaching. The core of the text focuses on water and its transformations. Four chapters lay the foundation, from energy conservation to the ideal gas law, specific heat capacities, adiabatic processes, and entropy. An extensive chapter treats phase transitions of water, and a lengthy discussion of the van der Waals equation sets the stage for phase diagrams. Free energy is applied to determining the effect of dissolved substances, total pressure, and size on vapor pressure. The chapter on moist air and clouds discusses wet-bulb and virtual temperatures, isentropic ascent of saturated air, thermodynamic diagrams, stability, and cloud formation. The final chapter covers energy, momentum, and mass transfer, topics not usually considered part of thermodynamics. Measurements are included and experiments and observations are suggested, all with the aim of breathing life into equations. The authors are careful to recognize and unafraid to criticize the treatments of thermodynamics that have been unchanged for more than a hundred years.

Atmospheric Thermodynamics contains over 200 exercises, mostly applications of basic principles to concrete problems. Often inspired by inquisitive students and colleagues, the exercises cover everything from automobiles and airplanes to baseball, wind turbines, and ground hogs. The authors weave history into the text by drawing on original writings rather than using textbook anecdotes, and molecular interpretations are given wherever possible. Assumptions and approximations are carefully laid out, derivations are detailed, and equations are interpreted physically and applied. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or kinetic theory is assumed, although students are expected to be well-grounded in calculus, differential equations, vector analysis, and classical mechanics. ... Read more

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A book for tattooed and bearded men wearing nose rings?
When I bought this book in 1998, I did so with great expectations: at long last an overdue text in atmospheric thermodynamics! And from Oxford University Press at that! I read it and was rather annoyed at the arrogant style of those two authors, one of whom has written an admired textbook on scattering. I found very disturbing such phrases as the one I am paraphrasing as the title of this review, as well as others like "the rubbish that continues to be propagated in textbooks is inexcusable". Either they don't have read enough textbooks or they are redefining the word rubbish. There are many imprecise statements and also straight errors. They do no better than their predecessors, although that is exactly what they set out to do (Preface, p. ix). They abhor differentials, citing some great figures like Truesdell, who "dips his pen in the most corrosive acid when writing about differentials in thermodynamics", misunderstanding him and ignoring what he wrote about differentials in the second edition of "Rational Thermodynamics". I agree, however, with the authors in that there is much room for improvement in the usual presentation of atmospheric thermodynamics, and I think they succeed in many respects. But in a major point they fail outrightly: I find it "inexcusable" that, by the end of the 20th century, the authors of a new textbook on atmospheric thermodynamics seem uninformed as to the important developments in irreversible atmospheric processes that took place in the last 50 years or so. No mention of entropy production, for instance, nowhere is "affinity" defined, although it plays an important part in reaching equilibrium, an aspect of real processes to which they devote a chapter, but without bringing the reader nearer to modern developments.
Altogether a failed attempt at filling out a gaping gap existing in this branch of meteorology.

I don't understand the popularity of this book.
I teach atmospheric science to undergraduate students at a major university.Teaching atmospheric thermodynamics has always been a challenge because of the lack of a suitable text book.I had high hopes for this book when it first came out.However, it turned out that I could use almost nothing in this book.The treatment is non-standard and in many instances incorrect.Because of the authors' disdain for differentials, derivations are cumbersome and not always correct; certain topics such as Maxwell's relations cannot be treated without differentials (perhaps this is why this topic was omitted from the book).The selection of material is not very useful for an atmospheric scientist, other than the fact that it focuses mainly on gases.Apart from the selection andtreatment of the material, the aspect of the book that I dislike the most is the condescending manner that the author treats other people in the profession and also the students.The author dislikes many things, and everybody else working in this field is apparently an idiot.Most of the so-called misconceptions held by others that are pointed out in this text do not exist in fact, and the authors are merely playing linguistic games. Some of the other reviewers apparently find this amusing; I do not.The author apparently attempts a feynman-esque style in his writing; in my opinion it fails miserably.I have found the text by Curry and Webster on "Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans" to be far more useful, although it is somewhat advanced for undergraduates.

Good book if you know thermodynamics.VERY Dangerous
This is a very unusual book on thermodynamics. It is very good reading and can be usefull if you know thermodynamics. Otherwise it is dangerous.The authors hate a lot of things. Among then differentials , which they claim"are a swindle".The authors probably are not aware of Abrahan Robinson work on Non Standard Analysis.However to divide every differential by dt and claim that with this time enters in thermodynamics is wrong in my opinion. Thermodynamics considers reversible transformations which of course can only be approximated , usually (but not allways)by very slow transformations. There are other erors in the book , which however can be VERY usefull if you already know thermodynamics. Please be carefull

clear, entertaining, brilliantly written
A year ago I spent several hours in libraries searching for a good meteorology textbook to recommend to physics students; the choices were all horrible.Now this book comes along and I'm recommending it not just as ameteorology textbook but also as a general thermodynamics textbook--it'sthat good.Thermo is much less abstract when you have a particularapplication in mind, so in many ways this book is ideal for teaching thesubject.It's written at the right level for undergraduate physics majorsand anyone else who knows basic physics and can handle an occasionaldifferential equation.It's full of funny jokes and interesting thoughtquestions.The book is so good that I'm happy to forgive the authors fortheir long-winded (though entertaining) diatribes against the way otherpeople do thermo.Every physics student should at least look at this book;every physics teacher should buy it.

A solid, enlightening laugh-out-loud textbook.
Bohren has got to be one of the best teachers in the world, and his contribution to this book is evident on most pages. Examples are lucid,end-of-chapter review problems are stimulating. Makes you look at science a little differently. I would recommend this book to all people fromthe mathematically astute atmospheric hobbyist to the grad student looking for a thermo reference, or something while studying for comps or qualifying exams. This will be the most useful scientific book on your shelf, and may even qualify for a position on the coffee table! ... Read more

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Designed as a text for upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate students, this volume attempts to establish the curriculum for the modern student entering the fledgling field of space physics. The book provides a broad, yet selective, treatment of the subject, covering virtually all aspects of space plasmas in the solar system.There are sections on the sun and solar wind, the magnetized and unmagnetized planets, and the fundamental process of space plasmas including shocks, plasma waves, ULF waves, wave-particle interactions, and auroral processes.In addition to emphasizing analysis, the authors also place importance on underlying phenomenology with extensive attention to observations. ... Read more

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Unbelievable
This book has everything that anyone could ever want as a reference for anything related to Space physics.Love the graphics and easy tounderstand text.

Great book but needs to be updated
This book is an excellant introduction to the field of Space Physics. Unfortunately, it has not been updated since its original publication. It would be nice to have the results of the extensive research that has been done since then incorporated into a new edition of this book. Even so, I have not come across any other books published since then that are nearly as good. When I bought my copy ten years ago, I would certainly have given it 5 stars.

Space Physics?OH YEAH!
When I'm in the mood for a little exploration of stellar structure or maybe some light magnetohydrodynamics, this is the first thing I grab off the shelf.It's kept me interested and not at all wanting to gouge my eyeballs out for weeks!

Introduction to Space Physics
This is a very comprehensive book. It is excellent if you are beginer who knows basic electricity and magnetism, but have not dealt with space plasmas. ... Read more

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Cloud physics is concerned with those processes which are responsible for the formation of clouds and the release of precipitation. This classic book gives a comprehensive and detailed account of experimental and theoretical research on the microphysical processes of nucleation, condensation, droplet growth, initiation and growth of snow crystals, and the mechanisms of precipitation release. As a textbook it is designed to give the student the necessary background to carry out independent work. As a reference book for the research worker, it provides an integrated account of the major developments in this field. Although written primarily for the atmospheric physicist, it contains much of interest for those in the fields of nucleation phenomena, crystal growth, and aerosol physics. ... Read more

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Classic
This is a reprint of the second edition of Mason's classic work that was published in 1971.
There was no mention of this in the Amazon description.
I am pleased to have the book, but it is not a source for up-to-date information on cloud physics. ... Read more

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Heliophysics is a developing scientific discipline integrating studies of the Sun's variability, the surrounding heliosphere, and climatic environments. Over the past few centuries, our understanding of how the Sun drives space weather and climate on the Earth and other planets has advanced at an ever-increasing rate. This volume, the first in a series of three heliophysics texts, integrates such diverse topics for the first time as a coherent intellectual discipline. It emphasizes the physical processes coupling the Sun and Earth, allowing insights into the interaction of the solar wind and radiation with the Earth's magnetic field, atmosphere and climate system. It provides a core resource for advanced undergraduates and graduates, and also constitutes a foundational reference for researchers in heliophysics, astrophysics, plasma physics, space physics, solar physics, aeronomy, space weather, planetary science and climate science. Additional online resources, including lecture presentations and other teaching materials, are accessible at www.cambridge.org/9780521110617.

Other volumes in this series:
Heliophysics: Space Storms and Radiation: Causes and Effects (Volume II)
Heliophysics: Evolving Solar Activity and the Climates of Space and Earth (Volume III)

The complete set:

Heliophysics 3 Volume Set ... Read more

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This book presents a collection of problems and exercises in environmental science. It can be used in many courses in environmental studies especially environmental physics, energy and the environment, and atmospheric physics. The mathematical background is given in an introductory chapter. This book may be used individually for the above mentioned courses or can supplement any textbook.

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Practical, Coherent and Complete
This book can be used for several courses in environmental sciences or earth sciences. It covers all major topics, provides a complete overview of cross disciplinary fields and as such is an invaluable tool for students and teachers. I especially liked the mathematical introduction. All in all, job well done! ... Read more

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This classic monograph provided the first comprehensive account of the physics and chemistry of ice, and remains authoritative and relevant today. Informed by research from physicists, chemists, glaciologists, meteorologists, geophysicists, and molecular biologists, the book places emphasis on the basic physical properties of ice (electrical, optical, mechanical, and thermal), the modes of nucleation and growth of ice, and the interpretation of these phenomena in terms of molecular structure. Applied aspects of ice physics are also discussed. The book should serve both as a reference on ice physics for research workers and as a unified survey of the subject for those new to the field. ... Read more

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This is the first book to cover essentially all aspects of lightning, including lightning physics, lightning protection, and the interaction of lightning with a variety of objects and systems as well as with the environment. Accessible to the technical non-expert, it is addressed to anyone interested in lightning and its effects. ... Read more

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Unuseful for people who do not need it, but extremely useful for people who need it!
Very well written materials to know about lightning. A good reference book for lightning research. ... Read more

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This book provides the most comprehensive treatment to date ofthe microphysical processes which lead to cloud and precipitationformation. Emphasis is placed on presenting a quantitative descriptionof the various mechanisms (e.g. nucleation, diffusional growth andevaporation, collisional growth and breakup) which lead to theformation of cloud and precipitation particles, individually and inpopulations. The second edition of this highly acclaimed book has been extensivelyupdated to incorporate new research reported in a large number ofarticles and dozens of books and conference proceedings publishedsince the first edition. Some highlights include: a new chapter oncloud chemistry; improved statistical mechanics models for homogeneousand heterogeneous ice nucleation; better data on aerosol sizedistribution and on fundamental properties of water; new data andmodels for asymmetric flow past particles of various shapes and fordrop oscillation and breakup; extended treatment of drop coalescenceand particle collision cross-sections, including some new effects ofturbulence; more complete simulations of stochastic growth; expandedtreatment of growth modes of graupel, rime and hailstones; new fielddata and modelling concerning effects of electric fields and chargeson cloud microphysics. Audience:The book is directed primarily at undergraduate andgraduate level students of cloud physics, as well as at specialists inthe field of aerosol physics, cloud dynamics, climate modelling, airchemistry, air pollution, and weather modification. ... Read more

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The most complete reference on cloud physics
The book of professor Pruppacher impress by the broad treatment of the subject. In spite of the fact that the author says inthe foreword that it is not a complete approach to cloud physics, it reaches close to this goal. This is a fundamental book for all who wish to learn in depth cloud mycrophysics.

This is the bible of cloud physics
Following the first edition in 1978, this book is an updated and expanded (especially in cloud chemistry) version of this well-known textbook in cloud physics. It covers nearly every topics of cloud physics and chemistry(and aerosol physics as well)in great detail with extensive references(more than 60 pages!). Indispensable for anyone in cloud physics,atmospheric aerosol, and possibly climate scientists. ... Read more