Introduction to Theoretical Meteorology

By Seymour L. Hess

This volume simply and clearly covers all important elements of dynamic meteorology: meteorological thermodynamics, statics, hydrostatic stability, atmospheric radiation, hydrodynamics, energy, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0006AW02U
• ISBN13: 9781114624207
• Release Date: January 1959
• Publisher: Holt
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A very nice introduction to the basics

Although quite compact, this book is packed with useful information. The discussion of water and all the associated moisture variables is complete and organized. It would be difficult to find a better discussion of the wide variety of thermodynamic diagrams available (skew-T ln P, emagram, tephigram, Stuve). The only place where this book suffers is in the lack of vector notation. Don't expect to find references to modern instrumentation--this book was written almost 50 years ago! Nevertheless, the topics chosen have passed the test of time. An excellent introduction to the essential background for all meteorologists.

An excellent introduction to theoretical meteorology!

First published in 1959, this text is a true classic and has stood the test of time. Very few mathematical or gramatical errors (I know of none!). Written in a clear and concise fashion. Truly one of my favorite meteorology texts!