Mesoscale-Convective Processes in the Atmosphere (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521889421)

This new textbook seeks to promote a deep yet accessible understanding of mesoscale-convective processes in the atmosphere. Mesoscale-convective processes are commonly manifested in the form of thunderstorms, which are fast evolving, inherently hazardous, and can assume a broad range of sizes and severity. Modern explanations of the convective-storm dynamics, and of the related development of tornadoes, damaging "straight-line" winds, and heavy rainfall, are provided. Students and weather professionals will benefit especially from unique chapters devoted to observations and measurements of mesoscale phenomena, mesoscale prediction and predictability, and dynamical feedbacks between mesoscale-convective processes and larger-scale motions.

Author: Robert J. Trapp
ISBN-10: 0521889421
ISBN-13: 9780521889421
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2013
Pages: 377
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.30w x 0.90d