Global physical climatology /
Global Physical Climatology is an introductory text devoted to the fundamental physical principles and problems of climate sensitivity and change. Addressing some of the most critical issues in climatology, this text features incisive coverage of topics that are central to understanding orbital para...
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Academic Press,
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Publisher Address: | San Diego : |
Publication Dates: | 1994. |
Literature type: | eBook |
Language: | English |
Series: |
International geophysics ;
v. 56 |
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Online Access: |
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/bookseries/00746142/56 |
Summary: |
Global Physical Climatology is an introductory text devoted to the fundamental physical principles and problems of climate sensitivity and change. Addressing some of the most critical issues in climatology, this text features incisive coverage of topics that are central to understanding orbital parameter theory for past climate changes, and for anthropogenic and natural causes of near-future changes. |
Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (x, 411 pages) : illustrations. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-397) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780080571638 0080571638 1282167472 9781282167476 |
Index Number: | QC981 |
CLC: | P46 |
Contents: | Introduction to the climate system -- The global energy balance -- Atmospheric radiative transfer and climate -- The energy balance of the surface -- The hydrologic cycle -- Atmospheric general circulation and climate -- Ocean general circulation and climate -- History and evolution of earth's climate -- Climate sensitivity and feedback mechnaisms -- Global climate models -- Natural climate change -- Anthropogenic climate change. |