An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology offers a systematic exploration of synoptic meteorology, beginning with the basics of atmospheric pressure and atmospheric motion. It progresses into weather instrumentation and observation, analysis of these observations, surface fronts, and fundamental and inertial atmospheric forces. Subsequent chapters focus on balance in synoptic-scale flow, upper-tropospheric jet streams, and troughs and ridges. Concluding chapters address lower-Tropospheric Processes and Midlatitude Cyclones. This textbook serves as a bridge between introductory and upper-division atmospheric dynamics courses. Supplementary resources include a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides for instructors and Python notebooks with worked examples for both students and instructors.
This book is essential for sophomore-level meteorology students, advanced researchers in atmospheric science, and professionals such as meteorologists, weather forecasters, and climate scientists. It is also beneficial for environmental consultants, aviation professionals, hydrologists, oceanographers, energy sector experts, and emergency management officials, making it a versatile resource in navigating the complexities of atmospheric science.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Weather instrumentation and observations - p. 29 3. Chapter 3. Analyzing weather observations - p. 53 4. Chapter 4. Isopleth analysis - p. 81 5. Chapter 5. The fundamental forces - p. 109 6. 5.1 Properties of an air parcel - p. 110 7. 5.2 Newtonian gravitation - p. 113 8. 5.3 The pressure gradient force - p. 118 9. 5.4 Hydrostatic balance - p. 122 10. 5.5 Turbulent drag force - p. 129 11. Questions - p. 136 12. Chapter 6. The inertial forces - p. 139 13. Chapter 7. Balance in synoptic-scale flow - p. 165 14. 7.1 Geostrophic balance - p. 166 15. 7.2 Gradient balance - p. 170 16. 7.3 Thermal wind balance - p. 177 17. 7.4 Balanced flow within the PBL - p. 185 18. Questions - p. 193 19. Chapter 8. Thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere - p. 199 20. Chapter 9. Upper-tropospheric jets - p. 231 21. Chapter 10. Troughs and ridges - p. 263 22. Chapter 11. Surface fronts - p. 287 23. Chapter 12. Midlatitude cyclones - p. 315 24. Index - p. 345
An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology offers a systematic exploration of synoptic meteorology, beginning with the basics of atmospheric pressure and atmospheric motion. It progresses into weather instrumentation and observation, analysis of these observations, surface fronts, and fundamental and inertial atmospheric forces. Subsequent chapters focus on balance in synoptic-scale flow, upper-tropospheric jet streams, and troughs and ridges. Concluding chapters address lower-Tropospheric Processes and Midlatitude Cyclones. This textbook serves as a bridge between introductory and upper-division atmospheric dynamics courses. Supplementary resources include a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides for instructors and Python notebooks with worked examples for both students and instructors.
This book is essential for sophomore-level meteorology students, advanced researchers in atmospheric science, and professionals such as meteorologists, weather forecasters, and climate scientists. It is also beneficial for environmental consultants, aviation professionals, hydrologists, oceanographers, energy sector experts, and emergency management officials, making it a versatile resource in navigating the complexities of atmospheric science.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Weather instrumentation and observations - p. 29 3. Chapter 3. Analyzing weather observations - p. 53 4. Chapter 4. Isopleth analysis - p. 81 5. Chapter 5. The fundamental forces - p. 109 6. 5.1 Properties of an air parcel - p. 110 7. 5.2 Newtonian gravitation - p. 113 8. 5.3 The pressure gradient force - p. 118 9. 5.4 Hydrostatic balance - p. 122 10. 5.5 Turbulent drag force - p. 129 11. Questions - p. 136 12. Chapter 6. The inertial forces - p. 139 13. Chapter 7. Balance in synoptic-scale flow - p. 165 14. 7.1 Geostrophic balance - p. 166 15. 7.2 Gradient balance - p. 170 16. 7.3 Thermal wind balance - p. 177 17. 7.4 Balanced flow within the PBL - p. 185 18. Questions - p. 193 19. Chapter 8. Thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere - p. 199 20. Chapter 9. Upper-tropospheric jets - p. 231 21. Chapter 10. Troughs and ridges - p. 263 22. Chapter 11. Surface fronts - p. 287 23. Chapter 12. Midlatitude cyclones - p. 315 24. Index - p. 345
