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Mountain Meteorology: Fundamentals and Applications offers first an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of mountain meteorology, then goes on to discuss their application in natural resources management. It includes over two hundred, beautiful, full-colour photographs, figures, and diagrams, as well as observable indicators of atmospheric processes--such as winds, temperature, and clouds--to facilitate the recognition of weather systems and events for a variety of readers. It is ideal for those who spend time in or near mountains and whose daily activities are affected by weather. As a comprehensive work filled with diverse examples and colourful illustrations, it is essential for professionals, scholars, and students of meteorology. Mountains of North America are featured, but the European Alps, the Southern Alps of New Zealand, and the Himalayas are also included.
List of contents
- Preface
- About the author
- Acknowledgments
- Part 1. Mountain Climates
- 1: Four factors that determine climate
- Part 2. An Introduction to the Atmosphere
- 2: Mountain climates of North America
- 3: Atmospheric scales of motion and atmospheric composition
- 4: Vertical structure, temperature, stability and the atmospheric boundary layer
- 5: Pressure and winds
- 6: Air masses and fronts
- 7: Clouds and fogs
- 8: Precipitation
- 9: Weather maps, forecasts and data
- Part 3. Mountain Winds
- 10: Terrain-forced flows
- 11: Diurnal mountain winds
- Part 4. Selected Applications of Mountain Meteorology
- 12: Air pollution dispersion
- 13: Fire weather and smoke management
- 14: Aerial spraying
- References
- Appendices
- Glossary
- Acronyms
- Abbreviations
- Index
About the author
C. David Whiteman is a Staff Scientist at the United States Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, where he does research in mountain meteorology, boundary layer meteorology, and air pollution meteorology. He also teaches meteorology at Washington State University, is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist, and serves as an editor of the
Journal of Applied Meteorology.
