Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans
Download or Read eBook Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans PDF written by Judith A. Curry and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Judith A. Curry |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 493 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780121995706 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0121995704 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans by : Judith A. Curry
Book excerpt: Basic Concepts: Composition, Structure, and State. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Transfer Processes. Thermodynamics of Water. Nucleation and Diffusional Growth. Moist Thermodynamics Processes in the Atmosphere. Static Stability of the Atmosphere and Ocean. Cloud Characteristics and Processes. Ocean Surface Exchanges of Heat and Freshwater. Sea, Ice, Snow, and Glaciers. Thermohaline Processes in the Ocean. Special Topics: Global Energy and Entropy Balances. Thermodynamics Feedbacks in the Climate System. Planetary Atmospheres and Surface Ice. Appendices. Subject Index.
