Hartmann D. Global Physical Climatology

2nd Edition. – Elsevier, 2016. – 486 p. – ISBN: 978-0-12-328531-7.This book provides an introduction to the science of climate and climate change. It begins with a basic introduction to the climate system, and then introduces the physics of the climate system, including the principles and processes that determine the structure and climate of the atmosphere, ocean, and land surface.
This basic knowledge is then applied to understanding natural variability of the climate in both the present and past, the sensitivity of climate to external forcing, explanations for the ice ages, and the science of human-induced climate change. The physical principles and computer models necessary for understanding past climate and predicting future climate are introduced.Introduction to the Climate System
The Global Energy Balance
Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Climate
The Energy Balance of the Surface
The Hydrologic Cycle
Atmospheric General Circulation and Climate
The Ocean General Circulation and Climate
Natural Variability of Weather and Climate
History and Evolution of Earth’s Climate
Climate Sensitivity and Feedback Mechanisms
Global Climate Models
Natural Climate Change
Anthropogenic Climate Change
Appendix A: Calculation of Insolation Under Current Conditions
Appendix B: Symbol Definitions
Appendix C: Systeme International (SI) Units
Appendix D: Useful Numerical Values
Appendix E: Answers to Selected ExercisesSubject Index