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Whiteman, C. David, 1946-

Mountain meteorology : fundamentals and applications / C. David Whiteman. - 1 online resource (xiii, 355 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Mountain climates -- Part II. An introduction to the atmosphere -- Part III. Mountain winds -- Part IV. Selected applications of mountain meteorology.

Preface. About the author. Acknowledgments. Part 1. Mountain Climates. 1. Four Factors that Determine Climate. 2. Mountain Climates of North America. Part 2. An Introduction to the Atmosphere. 3. Atmospheric Scales of Motion and Atmospheric Composition. 4. Atmospheric Structure and the Earth's Boundary Layer. 5. Pressure and Winds. 6. Air masses and Fronts. 7. Clouds and Fogs. 8. Precipitation. 9. Weather Maps, Forecasts and Data. Part 3. Mountain Winds. 10. Terrain-Forced Flows. 11. Diurnal Mountain Winds. Part 4. Selected Applications of Mountain Meteorology. 12. Air Pollution Dispersion. 13.

ISBN: 9780198030447 electronic book 0198030444 electronic book 9780197561522 electronic book 0197561527 electronic book acid-free paper acid-free paper

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mountain climate.
Weather--Effect of mountains on.
Climat de montagne.
Temps (Météorologie)--Effets des montagnes sur.
NATURE--Weather.
SCIENCE--Earth Sciences--Meteorology & Climatology.
Mountain climate.
Weather--Effect of mountains on.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: QC993.6 / .W48 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 551.6914/3