Kurzbeschreibung This important new textbook combines an introduction to the essential core topics of atmospheric science with a in-depth treatment of key environmental issues such as air pollution and global warming. Individual chapters are written by experts in the relevant fields, ensuring the highest quality of science throughout.
Aus dem Inhalt List of abbreviations, constants and nomenclature.
1. The climate of the Earth (John Lockwood).
2. The evolution of the Earth's atmosphere (Richard Wayne).
3. Solar energy and atmospheric structure (Hugh Coe).
4. Biogeochemical cycles (Dudley Shallcross).
5. Tropospheric chemistry and air pollution (Paul Monks).
6. Clouds: formation and chemistry (Peter Brimblecombe).
7. Particulate matter in the atmosphere (Paul Williams).
8. Stratospheric chemistry and ozone depletion (Rob Mackenzie).
9. Boundary layer meteorology and atmospheric dispersion (Janet Barlow).
10. Urban air pollution (Jes Fenger).
11. Climate change and global air pollution (Atul Jain).
Handbuch für Bioklima und Lufthygiene Mensch - Wetter - Klima - Innenraum- und Außenlufthygiene - Grundlagen - Forschungsergebnisse - Trends. Aktuelles Grundwerk (Lieferung 1-18, Stand: Dezember 2006)