Table of Contents: Climatology

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Lal, D. S.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Allahabad Sharda Pustak Bhawan 2010
Edition:	Rev. enl. ed
Subjects:	Geography Climatic changes

Table of Contents:

Introduction The atmosphere:origin,composition andv structure Insolation and heat budget Temparature of the atmosphere Distribution of temperature Air pressure and winds General circulation of the atmosphere The monsson Local winds Humidity Fog and clouds Precipitation Atmospheric equillibrium stability and inastability Air masses Fronts: Frontogenesis and frontolysis Atmospheric disturbances: cyclones and anticyclones Tropical disturbances Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and waterspouts Classification of climate Climatic types and their distribution Climate change Weather forecasting and analysis Applied climatology Global warming