Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes presents the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena in a highly accessible, student-friendly manner. The book's clear mathematical treatments are complemented by high-quality photographs and illustrations. Comprehensive coverage of subjects including boundary layer mesoscale phenomena, orographic phenomena and deep convection is brought together with the latest developments in the field to provide an invaluable resource for mesoscale meteorology students.

Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes functions as a comprehensive, easy-to-use undergraduate textbook while also providing a useful reference for graduate students, research scientists and weather industry professionals.

• Illustrated in full colour throughout
• Covers the latest developments and research in the field
• Comprehensive coverage of deep convection and its initiation
• Uses real life examples of phenomena taken from broad geographical areas to demonstrate the practical aspects of the science

Author: Paul Markowski, Yvette Richardson
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 04/12/2010
Series: Advancing Weather and Climate Science
Pages: 432
Weight: 2.9lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780470742136


Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 294

About the Author

Paul M. Markowski is an American meteorologist and leading expert on tornadogenesis and the forecasting of supercells and tornadoes. He was a principal investigator for the IHOP, PAMREX, and VORTEX2 field projects and, with Joshua Wurman, Howard Bluestein, et al., was on the VORTEX2 Steering Committee.

Yvette Richardson is the author of Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes, published by Wiley.