Bibliograph

The atmosphere, a very short introduction, Paul I. Palmer

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Label

The atmosphere, a very short introduction, Paul I. Palmer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-122) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The atmosphere

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

980225081

Responsibility statement

Paul I. Palmer

Series statement

Very short introductions, 518

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

The atmosphere is the thin, diffuse fluid that envelops the Earth's surface. Despite its apparent fragility, the existence of this fluid is vital for all life on Earth. In this Very Short Introduction Paul Palmer describes the physical and chemical characteristics of different layers in the atmosphere, and shows how the interactions where the atmosphere is in contact with land, ocean, and ice affect its observed physical and chemical properties. He also looks at how movement in the atmosphere, driven by heat from the sun, transports heat from lower latitudes to higher latitudes, and is a fundamental feature of the general circulation in the atmosphere. Finally, Palmer presents an overview of the types of measurements used to understand different parts of the atmosphere, and identifies the future challenges for atmospheric scientists.

Target audience

adult

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