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Microphysics of Clouds and Precipitation

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  • © 2010

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  1. H.R. Pruppacher

    1. Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre, Universität Mainz, Mainz, Germany

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  2. J.D. Klett

    1. Las Cruces, USA

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Part of the book series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library (ATSL, volume 18)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXI
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  2. Historical Review

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 1-9

  3. Microstructure of Atmospheric Clouds and Precipitation

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 10-73

  4. The Structure of Water Substance

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 74-99

  5. Equilibrium Between Water Vapor, Water, Aqueous Solutions, and Ice in Bulk

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 100-125

  6. Surface Properties of Water Substance

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 126-166

  7. Equilibrium Behavior of Cloud Drops and Ice Particles

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 167-190

  8. Homogeneous Nucleation

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 191-215

  9. The Atmospheric Aerosol and Trace Gases

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 216-286

  10. Heterogeneous Nucleation

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 287-360

  11. Hydrodynamics of Single Cloud and Precipitation Particles

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 361-446

  12. Mechanics of the Atmospheric Aerosol

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 447-484

  13. Cooling of Moist Air

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 485-501

  14. Diffusion Growth and Evaporation of Water Drops and Snow Crystals

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 502-567

  15. Cloud Particle Interactions

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 568-616

  16. Growth of Cloud Drops by Collision, Coalescence and Breakup

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 617-658

  17. Growth of Ice Particles by Accretion and Ice Particle Melting

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 659-699

  18. Cloud Chemistry

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 700-791

  19. Cloud Electricity

    • H.R. Pruppacher, J.D. Klett
    Pages 792-852

  20. Back Matter

    Pages 853-954
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About this book

Cloud physics has achieved such a voluminous literature over the past few decades that a significant quantitative study of the entire field would prove unwieldy. This book concentrates on one major aspect: cloud microphysics, which involves the processes that lead to the formation of individual cloud and precipitation particles. Common practice has shown that one may distinguish among the following addi­ tional major aspects: cloud dynamics, which is concerned with the physics respon­ sible for the macroscopic features of clouds; cloud electricity, which deals with the electrical structure of clouds and the electrification processes of cloud and precipi­ tation particles; and cloud optics and radar meteorology, which describe the effects of electromagnetic waves interacting with clouds and precipitation. Another field intimately related to cloud physics is atmospheric chemistry, which involves the chemical composition ofthe atmosphere and the life cycle and characteristics of its gaseous and particulate constituents. In view of the natural interdependence of the various aspects of cloud physics, the subject of microphysics cannot be discussed very meaningfully out of context. Therefore, we have found it necessary to touch briefly upon a few simple and basic concepts of cloud dynamics and thermodynamics, and to provide an account of the major characteristics of atmospheric aerosol particles. We have also included a separate chapter on some of the effects of electric fields and charges on the precipitation-forming processes.

Reviews

Quotes from reviews of the first edition:
`There is little doubt that this impressive book will be of central importance to cloud physicists and scientists working in related fields.'
Nature
`This book no doubt will become a landmark in the realm of cloud physics, not only as an advanced textbook but also as a valuable reference. Its pages contain about as complete an exposition of current knowledge of the subject as one would hope to find anywhere.'
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
`The authors are to be congratulated for their stupendous achievement in creating this book.'
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre, Universität Mainz, Mainz, Germany

    H.R. Pruppacher

  • Las Cruces, USA

    J.D. Klett

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