The Physics and Parameterization of Moist Atmospheric Convection: Proceedings of

Description: The Physics and Parameterization of Moist Atmospheric Convection by R.K. Smith An up-to-date summary of our understanding of the dynamics and thermodynamics of moist atmospheric convection, with a strong focus on recent developments in the field. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an up-to-date summary of current understanding of the dynamics and thermodynamics of moist atmospheric convection, with a strong focus on recent developments in the field. The book also reviews ways in which moist convection may be parameterised in large-scale numerical models - a field in which there is still some controversy - and discusses the implications of convection for large-scale flow. The book is aimed at the graduate level and research meteorologists as well as scientists in other disciplines who need to know more about moist convection and its representation in numerical models. Author Biography MICHAEL B. SMITH, PhD, is Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Connecticut at Storrs. His research interests focus on developing asymmetric reactions based on manipulating chiral, nonracemic lactams. This work is applied to the development of new synthetic methods and the synthesis of polycyclic alkaloids with antitumor or antiviral activity. Dr. Smith was responsible for developing a new reagent for determining the enantiomeric composition of alcohols and amines bearing a chiral center. Table of Contents (a) Moist Convection.- 1: Overview of atmospheric convection.- 2: Thermodynamics of moist and cloudy air.- 3: The mesocale organization of deep convection.- 4: Trade cumulus: observations and modelling.- 5: Convection in stratocumulus-topped atmospheric boundary layers.- 6: Discrete dry convective entities: I Review.- 7: Discrete dry convective entities: II Thermals and deflected jets.- 8: Entrainment, detrainment and mixing in atmospheric convection.- 9: Momentum transport by organized convection.- (b) Parameterization of Moist Convection.- 10: The Parameterization of deep convection.- 11: The Arakawa-Schubert parameterization.- 12: The mass flux approach to the parameterization of deep convection.- (c) Implications of Convection for the Large-Scale Flow.- 13: Equilibrium vs. activation control of large scale variations of tropical deep convection.- 14: Quasi-equilibrium.- 15: Boundary layer quasi-equilibrium (BLQ).- 16: Mutual adjustment of mass flux and stratification profiles.- 17: Implications of convective quasi-equilibrium for the large scale flow.- 18: The problem of convective moistening.- 19: Sensitivity of General Circulation Model performance to convective parameterization.- (d) Some Observational Considerations.- 20: Critical observations of convection — State of the art and a proposal. Long Description An up-to-date summary of our understanding of the dynamics and thermodynamics of moist atmospheric convection, with a strong focus on recent developments in the field. The book also reviews ways in which moist convection may be parameterised in large-scale numerical models - a field in which there is still some controversy - and discusses the implications of convection for large-scale flow. Audience: The book is aimed at the graduate level and research meteorologists as well as scientists in other disciplines who need to know more about moist convection and its representation in numerical models. Details ISBN0792348680 Short Title PHYSICS & PARAMETERIZATION OF Language English ISBN-10 0792348680 ISBN-13 9780792348689 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 551.515 Series Number 505 Year 1997 Publication Date 1997-11-30 Subtitle Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Kloster Seeon, Bavaria, Germany 4-16 August, 1996 Publisher Springer Pages 498 Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands DOI 10.1023/b128376;10.1007/978-94-015-8828-7 UK Release Date 1997-11-30 Edited by R.K. Smith Author R.K. Smith Edition Description 1997 ed. Series NATO Science Series C Edition 1997th Alternative 9789048149605 Illustrations IX, 498 p. Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96256692;

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