Understanding Weather and Climate

by Robert V. Rohli, Edward Aguado, Thomas W. Schmidlin

This meteorology book focuses on explanation about the processes that produce Earth's weather and climate. It emphasizes a non-mathematical understanding of physical principles as a vehicle for learning about atmospheric processes. Additionally, difficult-to-visualize topics are reinforced with a series of software tutorials presented on a CD-ROM packaged with the book. Accompanying CD-ROM is available featuring Tutorials, Interactive Exercises, and illustrative movie loops all keyed to the book. Also, this book includes up-to-date coverage of severe weather events For professionals in the meteorology field.

168 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

About the author

Dr. Rohli is professor of meteorology, atmospheric circulation, geoscience, and climatology. He is affiliated with the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA, USA).