Meteorology Demystified

by Gibilisco, Stan

• ISBN13: 9780071448482
• ISBN10: 0071448489
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-31
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Wondering about weather? Learn Mother Nature's secrets Meteorology Demystifiedpresents a complete explanation of essential physical and scientific concepts before delving into a more detailed look at various weather phenomena.

Author Biography

Stan Gibilisco is the "father" of the Demystified series, as well as a bestselling Demystified author. His prior titles include The TAB Encyclopedia of Electronics for Technicians, Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Physics Demystified, Electronics Demystified, and, most recently, Math Proofs Demystified.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Background Physics	1	(38)
The Solid Phase	1	(5)
The Liquid Phase	6	(8)
The Gaseous Phase	14	(3)
What Is Heat?	17	(4)
Temperature	21	(6)
Some Effects of Temperature	27	(4)
Temperature and States of Matter	31	(5)
Quiz	36	(3)
The Atmosphere	39	(36)
Common Variables	39	(5)
Atmospheric Circulation	44	(5)
Weather Systems	49	(8)
Weather Maps	57	(4)
Wind Speed	61	(3)
Clouds	64	(8)
Quiz	72	(3)
Observation and Forecasting	75	(30)
Some Weather Lore	75	(5)
Basic Observation Tools	80	(8)
Advanced Observation Tools	88	(6)
Forecasting Methods	94	(6)
Numerical Forecasting	100	(2)
Quiz	102	(3)
Rain and Lightning	105	(28)
Thunderstorm Formation and Evolution	105	(6)
A Hypothetical Severe Thunderstorm	111	(3)
Effects of a Thunderstorm	114	(5)
The Anatomy of Lightning	119	(7)
Protection from Lightning	126	(4)
Quiz	130	(3)
Tornadoes	133	(26)
Formation and Prediction	133	(7)
Tornado Behavior	140	(6)
Variations on a Violent Theme	146	(6)
Protecting Property and Life	152	(4)
Quiz	156	(3)
Tropical Cyclones	159	(36)
A Hypothetical Storm	159	(4)
The Azores-Bermuda High	163	(4)
Anatomy of a Hurricane	167	(2)
Hurricane Life Cycles	169	(3)
Effects of a Hurricane	172	(10)
Preparation and Survival	182	(4)
Debby Strikes	186	(6)
Quiz	192	(3)
Winter Weather	195	(36)
The Stormiest Season	195	(7)
Anatomy and Effects	202	(10)
Blizzards	212	(10)
Winter into Spring	222	(5)
Quiz	227	(4)
Abnormal Weather	231	(28)
Heat Waves	231	(9)
Cold Spells	240	(6)
Too Much Water	246	(5)
Not Enough Water	251	(4)
Quiz	255	(4)
The Past and Future Climate	259	(26)
Early Weather	259	(1)
Glacial and Interglacial Periods	260	(13)
The Future: Warming or Cooling?	273	(6)
Weather and Climate Modification	279	(3)
Quiz	282	(3)
Final Exam	285	(28)
Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions	313	(4)
Suggested Additional References	317	(2)
Index	319