The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, 14th edition

Published by Pearson (15 September 2020) © 2021

  • Frederick K Lutgens
  • Edward J. Tarbuck (Emeritus) Illinois Central College
  • Redina Herman
  • Dennis G. Tasa Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc.
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For introductory meteorology courses

The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology remains the definitive introductory meteorology text, reinforcing basic concepts with easy-to-grasp, everyday examples. Authors Lutgens and Tarbuck, now joined by Redina Herman, present meteorology with a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa.

The 14th Edition includes a new, easier-to-navigate design, and a more student-oriented approach that provides a clear learning path throughout the text. New pedagogical improvements, including pull quotes that act as guideposts, end-of-chapter questions and problems, and online exercises and activities help students understand the processes that control our weather and apply this information in their daily lives.

Table of contents

  • 1. Introduction to the Atmosphere
  • 2. Heating Earth's Surface and Atmosphere
  • 3. Temperature
  • 4. Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
  • 5. Forms of Condensation and Precipitation
  • 6.  Air Pressure and Winds
  • 7. Circulation of the Atmosphere
  • 8. Air Masses
  • 9. Midlatitude Cyclones
  • 10. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
  • 11. Hurricanes
  • 12. Weather Analysis and Forecasting
  • 13. Air Pollution
  • 14. The Changing Climate
  • 15. World Climates
  • 16. Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere
  • Appendix A: Metric Units
  • Appendix B: Explanation and Decoding of the Daily Weather Map
  • Appendix C: Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables
  • Appendix D: Laws Relating to Gases
  • Appendix E: Newton's Laws, Pressure - Gradient Force, and Coriolis Force
  • Appendix F: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
  • Appendix G: Climate Data

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