Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes
Paul M. Markowski is a leading expert on tornadogenesis and supercell and tornado forecasting in the United States. He was a principal investigator for the IHOP, PAMREX, and VORTEX2 field projects, and he served on the VORTEX2 Steering Committee with Joshua Wurman, Howard Bluestein, and others. Yvette Richardson is the author of Wiley's Mesoscale Meteorology in the Midlatitudes.
Mesoscale Meteorology in the Mid-Latitudes is a student-friendly textbook that explains the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena. The clear mathematical treatments in the book are supplemented by high-quality photographs and illustrations. Comprehensive coverage of topics such as boundary layer mesoscale phenomena, orographic phenomena, and deep convection is combined with the most recent developments in the field to provide an invaluable resource for students of mesoscale meteorology.
Among the best books on meteorology, Mesoscale Meteorology in the Mid-Latitudes serves as a comprehensive, user-friendly undergraduate textbook as well as a reference for graduate students, research scientists, and weather industry professionals.
- Throughout, full-color illustrations are used.
- Covers the most recent advances and research in the field. In-depth coverage of deep convection and its initiation.
- Real-world examples of phenomena from various geographical areas are used to demonstrate the practical aspects of the science.
Author: Paul M. Markowski and Yvette Richardson
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Mesoscale-Meteorology-Midlatitudes-Paul-Markowski/dp/0470742135/
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