Visconti G. Fundamentals of Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2001, 593 pages, ISBN: 3540674209This book takes an introductory look at the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere and the climate dynamics. It provides the basics in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, radiation and chemistry and explains the most interesting problems existing in the study of the atmosphere of the Earth and planets. This book also offers the computer programs to solve these problems. Themes covered include the most recent evolution concerning the ozone hole, the carbon dioxide problem, and chaos theory.Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere
Radiation: The First Steps
Origin and Evolution of the Atmospheres
The First Laws of Motion
A Few Simple Applications
The Atmospheric Motions
The Planetary Boundary layer
Aerosols and Clouds
Waves in the Atmosphere
The Data on the Atmospheric Circulation
Theories on the General Circulation of the Atmosphere
Radiation for Different Uses
Simple Climate Models
The Application of the Simple Climate Models
Chemistry of the Troposphere
Dynamics of the Middle Atmosphere
Stratospheric Chemistry
Chaos in the Atmosphere