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By
Dennis Hartmann, University of Washington
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International Geophysics,
Description
Global Physical Climatology is an introductory text devoted to the fundamental physical principles and problems of climate
sensitivity and change. Addressing some of the most critical issues in climatology, this text features incisive coverage of topics that
are central to understanding orbital parameter theory for past climate changes, and for anthropogenic and natural causes of near-future
changes--
Audience
Junior- and senior-level students in departments of atmospheric science or geophysics, in courses in climate physics, physical climatology, or climate dynamics.
Contents
Introduction to the Climate System. The Global Energy Balance. Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Climate. The Energy Balance of the Surface.
The Hydrologic Cycle. Atmospheric General Circulation and Climate. The Ocean GeneralCirculation and Climate. History and Evolution of
Earths Climate. Climate Sensitivity and Feedback Mechanisms. Global Climate Models. Natural Climate Change. Anthropogenic Climate Change.
Appendices. Chapter Exercises. References. Subject Index.
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Hardbound, 411 pages, publication date: MAY-1994
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-328530-0
ISBN-10: 0-12-328530-5
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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