Written for upper-level undergraduate or introductory-level graduate courses, Climatology presents students with a thorough foundation on the climatic system. The authors begin with an overview of climatology basics, including a discussion on climatology versus meteorology and an introduction to the atmosphere. They then introduce more advanced concepts, such as microscale transfer of energy, matter, and momentum; the global water balance; global atmospheric circulation; climatic classification with special emphasis on the regional differences within the same climate types; and much more. The text ensures that students with little background are able to grasp complex subject matter without losing the depth and rigor required of upper-level courses. With its fresh style and contemporary approach, Climatology is a comprehensive and accessible text for all your advanced climatology courses.

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