Monsoon Dynamics

by James Lighthill, R. P. Pearce, R P Pearce, et al.

Book Overview

This volume presents a survey of our state of knowledge of the physical and dynamical processes involved in the Asian monsoon. Although traditionally the main emphasis has been on the study of the atmospheric component, it has long been known that the oceans play a vitally important part in determining the occurrence of this spectacular seasonal event. A scientific study of this phenomenon involves a detailed investigation of the dynamical processes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521104262
• ISBN13: 9780521104265
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 760 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"