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Sea Breeze and Local Winds John E. Simpson (University of Cambridge)

Sea Breeze and Local Winds By John E. Simpson (University of Cambridge)

Sea Breeze and Local Winds by John E. Simpson (University of Cambridge)


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Summary

This book is entirely devoted to the sea breeze and is for anyone who looks at the sky and is interested in local weather, for those concerned about pollution and environmental problems, and for practitioners of gliding, sailing and ballooning.

Sea Breeze and Local Winds Summary

Sea Breeze and Local Winds by John E. Simpson (University of Cambridge)

The sea breeze affects our lives in many ways. It controls our local weather, not only on the coast but also in many districts inland. Air pollution and smog, also the distribution of airborne insect pests and the spread of pollen are all controlled by the sea breeze. In the world of sport it is important to glider pilots, sailors and surfers, and balloonists. In the book we see how radar, lidar and satellite photography have helped to forecast and map sea breezes and the all-important 'sea-breeze front'. The book ends with a description of laboratory experiments mostly carried out by the author and his co-workers, and a simple summary of theoretical models. The book will be welcomed by those researching in the subject but will also be valuable to the general reader who is interested in local weather and the natural environment.

Sea Breeze and Local Winds Reviews

'Simpson's crisp written style and unparalleled knowledge of all aspects of sea breezes enables us to see the atmosphere with new eyes.' New Scientist
'The book is very well finished. Its coverage, written style and good use of illustrative material make it appealing to both the non-specialist meteorologist and the lay reader.' Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society
'The book has no competitors. It may be recommended to both the general reader and the professional meteorologist with an interest in, or problem related to, sea breeze.' Deborah J. Abbs, World Meteorological Organization Bulletin
' good and well-edited It fills a gap as a comparable volume is presently not available on the market.' Meteorolgische Zeitschrift
'His passion for the subject is infectious Researchers, in particular, may find the book a motivating reminder of the challenge in modelling the complexity and diversity of gravity currents in the real world.' Journal of Fluid Mechanics
'It is not every specialist who can convey his specialism to the general reader, but the author succeeds well and the book is surely destined to become and remain a leading volume on this specialised but most interesting field deserves a place in every meterological library and on the bookshelves of any individual for whom this is a topic of special interest.' International Journal of Meteorology

Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; 1. The sea breeze; 2. Formation of the sea breeze; 3. Sea-breeze fronts; 4. Sea-breeze forecasting; 5. Other local winds; 6. Air quality; 7. Sea breeze interactions; 8. Life and the sea breeze; 9. Sports; 10. Technology: field measurements of the sea-breeze; 11. Laboratory measurements; 12. Theoretical models; References; Index.

Additional information

GOR007880937
9780521452113
0521452112
Sea Breeze and Local Winds by John E. Simpson (University of Cambridge)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Cambridge University Press
1994-06-02
248
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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