Fundamentals of Numerical Weather Prediction

by Jean Coiffier

Book Overview

Numerical models have become essential tools in environmental science, particularly in weather forecasting and climate prediction. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques used in these fields, with emphasis on the design of the most recent numerical models of the atmosphere. It presents a short history of numerical weather prediction and its evolution, before describing the various model equations and how to solve them numerically...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110700103X
• ISBN13: 9781107001039
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 9.6"