Meteorology & Atmospheric Science - General & Miscellaneous, Science Experiments - General & Miscellaneous, Weather

Exercises for Weather and Climate

Name: Exercises for Weather and Climate
Author: Greg Carbone
ISBN: 9780321596253

by Greg Carbone

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Overview

This lab manual’s 18 exercises encourage readers to review important ideas and concepts through problem solving, simulations, and guided thinking. The graphics program and seven computer-based simulations and tutorials help to convey key concepts. Designed to accompany any meteorology book, it features a two-column format with perforated pages for easy use in the lab. Interactive computer modules are presented as Flash applets, examining topics such as Earth-Sun geometry, radiation fluxes, moisture, hurricanes, and climate controls. A CD containing seven modules of simulations and tutorials has been completely revised to run in with Flash, offering a more user-friendly interface and a higher degree of interactivity. This software is bound into every new copy of the Exercise manual.
Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere; Earth-Sun Geometry; The Surface Energy Budget; Simulating the Earth's Energy Budget; Atmospheric Moisture; Saturation and Atmospheric Stability; Cloud Droplets and Raindrops; Atmospheric Motion; Weather Map Analysis; Mid-Latitude Cyclones; Thunderstorms and Tornadoes; Hurricanes; Climate Controls; Climate Classification and World Climates; Climatic Variability and Change; Simulating Climatic Change; Dimensions and Units; Earth Measures; GeoClock; Weather Symbols.
A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about weather and climate.

Synopsis

Severe weather and climate changes are explored in this manual with accompanying CD-ROM. Eighteen exercises review important ideas and concepts of weather and climate through problem solving, simulations, and guided thinking. Features an upgraded graphics program and seven computer-based simulations and tutorials. Presents interactive computer modules as JAVA applets. Revises the accompanying CD to increase the compatibility of the software with updated browsers and computers. Adds exercises on climate change and its causes. Adds new labs on Earth-Sun Geometry, Atmospheric Motion, and Hurricanes. Offers a two-column format with perforated pages.

About the Author, Greg Carbone

Greg Carbone is an Associate Professor at the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in 1990; his areas of interest include Climate Variability and Change, and Climate Impacts. His major research project examines how the water resource community uses climate information in their decision making.