Climatology
by D. C. Lal
- rev. enl. ed.
- Prayagraj Sharda Pustak Bhawan 2023
- (xvi), 448p. ; ill. ; 24.5 cm.
Includes questions.
Introduction -- The atmosphere : origin, composition and structure -- Insolation and heat budget -- Temperature of the atmosphere -- Distribution of temperature -- Air pressure and winds -- General circulation of the atmosphere -- The monsoon -- Local winds -- Humidity -- Fog and clouds -- Precipitation -- Atmospheric equilibrium : stability and instability -- Air masses -- Fronts : frontogenesis and frontolysis -- Atmospheric disturbances : cyclones and anticyclones -- Tropical disturbances -- Thunderstorms, tornadoes and waterspouts -- Classification of climate -- Climate type and their distribution -- Climate change -- Weather forecasting and analysis -- Applied climatology -- Global warming