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This revised text presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. It discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. The Fourth Edition features a CD-ROM with MATLABR exercises and updated treatments of several key topics. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.* Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles* Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plusend-of-chapter problems* Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing style* Instructor's Manual available to adoptersNEW IN THIS EDITION* A CD-ROM with MATLABR exercises and demonstrations* Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction
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January 24, 2004 12:0 An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology FOURTH EDITION Elsevier/AID aid January 24, 2004 12:0 Elsevier/AID This is Volume 88 in the INTERNATIONAL GEOPHYSICS SERIES A series of monographs and textbooks Edited by RENATA DMOWSKA, JAMES R. HOLTON and H. THOMAS ROSSBY A complete list of books in this series appears at the end of this volume. aid January 24, 2004 12:0 Elsevier/AID aid AN INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY Fourth Edition JAMES R. HOLTON Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Washington Seattle,Washington Amsterdam Boston Heidelberg London New York Oxford San Diego San Francisco Singapore Sydney Tokyo Paris January 24, 2004 12:0 Senior Editor, Earth Sciences Editorial Coordinator Senior Marketing Manager Cover Design Composition Prin