Antarctic Meteorology and Climatology
A detailed examination of Antarctic climatology and meteorological processes
J Turner author J C King author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:23rd Jul '07
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This book offers a thorough exploration of the Antarctic climate and meteorology, focusing on remote sensing and its global implications.
This volume provides an in-depth examination of the troposphere in the high southern latitudes, specifically focusing on Antarctica. Antarctic Meteorology and Climatology emphasizes the utilization of remote sensing and numerical modeling techniques to better understand the intricate links between the Antarctic atmosphere, oceans, and ice sheets. It also highlights Antarctica's significant role within the broader global climate system.
The book is structured into three main sections. The first section reviews various observational methods used to study the Antarctic atmosphere and presents a synthesis of climatological data. The second section delves into the processes that sustain the observed climate, exploring both large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns and smaller-scale phenomena. The final section discusses the variability of Antarctic climate and examines the potential impacts of greenhouse warming, stressing the interconnections among the Antarctic atmosphere, oceans, sea ice, and ice sheets.
Antarctic Meteorology and Climatology will be particularly valuable for meteorologists and climatologists with a keen interest in Antarctica. However, it also appeals to researchers in related fields such as glaciology, oceanography, and biology. Additionally, it serves as a rich resource for both graduate and undergraduate students studying physical geography, as well as earth, atmospheric, and environmental sciences.
'This volume will be of greatest interest to meteorologists and climatologists with a special interest in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, but it will also appeal to researchers in glaciology, oceanography and biology.' Weather
'This outstanding publication presents a comprehensive analysis of Antarctic climatology and meteorology . The authors are highly qualified, and their writing is very effective. An excellently produced book … [aimed at] upper-division undergraduates through [to] professionals.' J. D. Ives, Choice
'In summary, the authors are to be congratulated on both the breadth and depth of the volume. It can be thoroughly recommended as a milestone in Antarctic meteorology and as an excellent text for students and researchers in the field.' N. A. Streten, World Meteorological Organization Bulletin
'In summary, this is a valuable and long-awaited overview of Antarctic meteorology and climatology. It will be an essential background reference for meteorological professionals specialising in the region.' Ian Allison, Australian Meteorological Magazine
'To summarize, King and Turner have done a good job in reviewing the developments in Antarctic weather and climate during the period 1985–1994, and are to be congratulated on their effort. The book is well produced, of sturdy construction, and is reasonably priced in relation to similar offerings. This book is strongly recommended for the polar scientist who wants to gain an appreciation of modern Antarctic atmospheric investigations, as much of the material does not require an in-depth knowledge of meteorology to be understandable. All polar libraries should have a copy, and even more general science libraries could benefit from its acquisition.' David H. Bromwich, Polar Record
ISBN: 9780521039840
Dimensions: 243mm x 168mm x 20mm
Weight: 686g
424 pages