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The Dynamic Meteorology of the Stratosphere and Mesosphere

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  • © 1975

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Authors:
  1. James R. Holton

    1. University of Washington, USA

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Part of the book series: Meteorological Monographs (METEOR, volume 15)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Introduction: The Observational Basis

    • James R. Holton
    Pages 1-25

  3. The Development of Dynamical Models

    • James R. Holton
    Pages 27-80

  4. Baroclinic Instability in the Stratosphere

    • James R. Holton
    Pages 81-103

  5. Forced Waves and Wave-Zonal Flow Interactions

    • James R. Holton
    Pages 105-169

  6. Numerical Modelling of the Stratosphere and Mesosphere

    • James R. Holton
    Pages 171-204

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 205-218
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About this book

Interest in the meteorology of the stratosphere and mesophere has been simulated in the past few years by concerns over possible depletion of the ozone layer as a result of reactions involving pollutants introduced by human activities. Concurrently there has been an upsurge in research on various aspects of the meteorology of the stratosphere. This monograph provides an account of the fundamental dynamical processes which control the general circulation of the stratosphere and mesophere and are thus responsible for the transport of trace substances in that region of the atmosphere. Principles necessary for understanding the dynamics of large-scale motions in the stratosphere and mesosphere are systematically developed so that this monograph should prove useful not only as a reference work for research scientists, but as a textbook for courses in dynamic meteorology of the upper atmosphere.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Washington, USA

    James R. Holton

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Dynamic Meteorology of the Stratosphere and Mesosphere

  • Authors: James R. Holton

  • Series Title: Meteorological Monographs

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-935704-31-7

  • Publisher: American Meteorological Society Boston, MA

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: American Meteorological Society 1975

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-935704-31-7Published: 28 June 2016

  • Series ISSN: 0065-9401

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 218

  • Topics: Atmospheric Sciences

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