The Atmosphere: A Very Short Introduction

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Paul I. Palmer (Professor of Quantitative Earth Observation at the University of Edinburgh)

The Atmosphere

A Very Short Introduction

Paul I. Palmer (Professor of Quantitative Earth Observation at the University of Edinburgh)

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Oxford University Press
06 April 2017

Mathematics & Sciences; Physics; Atmospheric physics; Earth sciences

Series: Very Short Introductions

The atmosphere is the thin, diffuse fluid that envelops the Earth's surface. Despite its apparent fragility, the existence of this fluid is vital for human and other life on Earth.

In this Very Short Introduction Paul Palmer describes the physical and chemical characteristics of different layers in the atmosphere, and shows how the interactions where the atmosphere is in contact with land, ocean, and ice affect its observed physical and chemical properties. He also looks at how movement in the atmosphere, driven by heat from the sun, transports heat from lower latitudes to higher latitudes, and is a fundamental feature of the general circulation in the atmosphere. Finally, Palmer presents an overview of the types of measurements used to understand different parts of the atmosphere, and identifies the future challenges for atmospheric scientists.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Paul I. Palmer (Professor of Quantitative Earth Observation at the University of Edinburgh)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 122g
ISBN: 9780198722038
ISBN 10: 0198722036
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 06 April 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Palmer is Professor of Quantitative Earth Observation at the University of Edinburgh, and a Royal Society-Wolfson Research Merit Award Holder. He has previously won a Leverhulme Prize and a Zeldovich Medal from the Russian Academy of Sciences. He is the author of Essential Maths for Geoscientists: An Introduction (Wiley-Blackwell, 2014).

Reviews for The Atmosphere: A Very Short Introduction

Paul Palmer, a world-renowned atmospheric scientist, takes you through a tour of the origin and properties of the atmosphere, the processes controlling weather and climate, and the basic issues underlying air pollution and climate change. The easy conversational style, engaging pedagogical approach, and witty asides make this book a true pleasure to read and highly accessible. * Daniel Jacob, Harvard University *