Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology - (Second Edition)

Author: Li Aizhen
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book is a fundamental textbook for undergraduate geography majors, focusing on the climate system as its main thread, and introduces the basic theories and knowledge of meteorology, atmospheric physics, and climatology. The book is divided into twelve chapters, including climate overview, radiation processes, atmospheric thermodynamics, moisture in the atmosphere, atmospheric pressure changes and air movement, atmospheric circulation, weather systems, the role of the underlying surface in climate formation, the impact of human activities on climate, climate distribution and classification, and climate change. Combining the basic theories and knowledge of each chapter, the book presents 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 environmental science, hydrology, agriculture, and forestry. Additionally, it serves as a reference book for relevant technical personnel and middle school geography teachers.