Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (Second Edition)

Author: Li Aizhen, Liu Hufeng
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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 theme. It covers the basic theories and knowledge of meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric sciences. The book is divided into twelve chapters, including climate overview, radiation processes, atmospheric thermodynamics, moisture in the atmosphere, pressure variations 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 climates, and climate change. Combining the basic 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 faculty and students in environmental, hydrology, and agricultural and forestry fields, as well as a reference book for relevant technical personnel and middle school geography teachers.