Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology: Second Edition

Author: Li Aizhen
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book is a foundational textbook for undergraduate geography majors, with a focus on the climate system, covering the basic theories and knowledge of meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric science. The book is divided into twelve chapters, including an overview of climate, radiation processes, atmospheric thermodynamic processes, moisture in the atmosphere, changes in atmospheric pressure and air movement, atmospheric circulation, weather systems, the role of the underlying surface in climate formation, the impact of human activities on climate, the distribution and classification of climate, and climate change. Combining the fundamental theories and knowledge of each chapter, the book introduces new research findings in the fields of meteorology and climatology, elaborates on the interaction between humans and the atmosphere, global climate issues caused by irrational human development activities, and related environmental problems. With its innovative layout, the book is more reader-friendly and suitable as a textbook for geography majors in higher education institutions. It can also be used as a teaching material for students and teachers in related fields such as environmental science, hydrology, and agriculture and forestry. Additionally, it serves as a reference book for technical personnel and middle school geography teachers.