TY - BOOK ID - 74644123 TI - Atmospheric thermodynamics AU - North, Gerald R AU - Erukhimova, Tatiana L PY - 2009 SN - 9780521899635 052189963X 9780511609695 9780511719486 0511719485 0511515499 9780511515491 9780511516771 0511516770 0511609698 1107202450 1282539361 9786612539367 0511719035 0511718578 PB - Cambridge, UK New York Cambridge University Press DB - UniCat KW - Atmospheric thermodynamics. KW - Thermodynamique de l'atmosphère KW - Physics. KW - Natural philosophy KW - Philosophy, Natural KW - Physical sciences KW - Dynamics KW - Thermodynamics of the atmosphere KW - Atmospheric physics KW - Dynamic meteorology KW - Heat budget (Geophysics) KW - Thermodynamics UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:74644123 AB - This textbook presents a uniquely integrated approach in linking both physics and chemistry to the study of atmospheric thermodynamics. The book explains the classical laws of thermodynamics, focuses on various fluid systems, and, recognising the increasing importance of chemistry in the meteorological and climate sciences, devotes a chapter to chemical thermodynamics which includes an overview of photochemistry. Although students are expected to have some background knowledge of calculus, general chemistry and classical physics, the book provides set-aside refresher boxes as useful reminders. It contains over 100 diagrams and graphs to supplement the discussions, and a similar number of worked examples and exercises, with solutions included at the end of the book. It is ideal for a single-semester advanced course on atmospheric thermodynamics, and will prepare students for higher-level synoptic and dynamics courses. ER -