Contemporary Climatology - Peter Robinson, Ann Henderson-Sellers

Now in its second edition, Climatology continues to provide an up-to-date stimulating and comprehensive guide to the nature of the earth's climate. It presents a synthesis of contemporary scientific ideas about atmospheric circulation. Topics covered include: - Energy systems-The hydrological cycle-General circulation, local and regional climate-Application of climate information-Use of satellite observations 1. The scope and controls of the climate; 2. The Earth's radiation budget; 3. Energy and temperature; 4. Moisture in the atmosphere; 5. Precipitation; 6. Winds and pressure; 7. The general circulation and global climate; 8. Tropical weather and climate; 9. Extra-tropical climates; 10. Local climates; 11. Human interaction with climate; 12. Climates of the past; 13. The future - Climate change, climate models climate impacts