Principles of Meteorological Analysis (Dover Earth Science)

By Walter J. Saucier

Book Overview

This highly respected meteorological classic contains an abundance of basic information that is not only still valid but is unavailable elsewhere. Walter J. Saucier, Professor of Meteorology, North... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486659798
• ISBN13: 9780486659794
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

*THE* Definitive Book for Meteorological Analysis

This book, despite its age, continues to be the acme of scalar and kinematic analysis of meteorological fields. Not to mention many other methods of meteorological data analysis. Nothing yet exists in the literature which can serve to replace this classic. Every operational meterologist should own a copy of Saucier's book and the pages should be worn and dog-eared from frequent use!

Review of "Principles of Meteorological Analysis"

This book is a true classic publication. Its enduring value is not so much as a textbook, although I have seen it used as such. Rather, it is should be considered a primary reference work. There is no better discussion of the theory and practice of meteorological scalar analysis anywhere in the literature. Its treatment of kinematic analysis is perhaps its most unique aspect and it certainly is one of Saucier's specialties. It also has an excellent treatment of cross section analysis, as well as many other topics. About the only negative part of the book is that it was published first in 1955, so its content *is* becoming a bit dated. Nevertheless, this is one that should be in the collection of every serious meteorology student. It is challenging to read, but the value associated with its content makes the effort worthwhile.