Atmospheric Circulation Systems: Their Structure and Physical Interpretation

Noble Gas Geochemistry gives a comprehensive description of the physical chemistry and cosmochemistry of noble gases, before leading on to applications for problem-solving in the earth and planetary sciences. There have been many developments in the use of the noble gases since publication of the first edition of this book in 1983. This second edition has been fully revised and updated. The book will be invaluable to graduate students and researchers in the earth and planetary sciences who use noble gas geochemistry techniques Front Cover; Atmospheric Circulation Systems: Their Structure and Physical Interpretation; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; List of Symbols; Chapter 1. The Mean Structure of the Atmosphere, and the Maintenance of the General Circulation in the Northern Hemisphere; Chapter 2. Heat Balance of the Earth's Atmosphere, and the Meridional and Vertical Transfer of Energy; Chapter 3. Seasonal and Zonal Variations of the Mean Atmospheric Structure and Flow Patterns; Chapter 4. Principal Air Masses and Fronts, Jet Streams, and Tropopauses