Editorial Review:
This exciting text provides a mathematically rigorous yet accessible textbook that is primarily aimed at atmospheric science majors. Its accessibility is due to the texts emphasis on conceptual understanding. The first five chapters constitute a companion text to introductory courses covering the dynamics of the mid-latitude atmosphere. The final four chapters constitute a more advanced course, and provide insights into the diagnostic power of the quasi-geostrophic approximation of the equations outlined in the previous chapters, the meso-scale dynamics of thefrontal zone, the alternative PV perspective for cyclone interpretation, and the dynamics of the life-cycle of mid-latitude cyclones. - Written in a clear and accessible style
- Features real weather examples and global case studies
- Each chapter sets out clear learning objectives and tests students’ knowledge with concluding questions and answers
A Solutions Manual is also available for this textbook on the Instructor Companion Site www.wileyeurope.com/college/martin. “…a student-friendly yet rigorous textbook that accomplishes what no other textbook has done before… I highly recommend this textbook. For instructors, this is a great book if they don’t have their own class notes – one can teach straight from the book. And for students, this is a great book if they don’t take good class notes – one can learn straight from the book. This is a rare attribute of advanced textbooks.” Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), 2008
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Best combinations of graphics and mathematics 2007-03-09
This is the best synoptic textbook I have found. It has excellent schematics of atmospheric dynamic that are clearly and concisely. It also doesn't cheat on the math--it gives clear derivations with explanations. It also avoid unnecessary details. Great!
Amazing book for atmospheric scientists 2007-01-09
Martin does an excellent job of explaining concepts with words and mathematics. I think the marriage of the two makes his book different from the rest. Definitely a worthwhile purchase!
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