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Author Stull, Roland B., 1950- author

Title Practical meteorology: an algebra-based survey of atmospheric science / Roland Stull
Published [Vancouver, B.C.] : University of British Columbia, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, 2015
[Victoria] : BCcampus, BC Open Textbook Project
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Summary "The author designed this book for students and professionals who want to understand and apply basic meteorological concepts, but who don't need to derive equations. To make this book accessible to more people, the author converted the equations into algebra. With algebraic approximations to the atmosphere, you can see the physical meaning of each term and you can plug in numbers to get usable answers. No previous knowledge of meteorology is needed - the book starts from the basics. Your background should include algebra, trig, and classical physics. This book could serve the fields of Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Air Quality, Climatology, and Geography. Readers like you asked to see solved examples, to enhance your understanding and speed your ability to apply the concepts to your own situations. To fill this need, the author added "Sample Application" boxes for almost every equation in the book. This book is designed to be both a textbook and a reference. As a textbook, the end of each chapter includes extensive homework exercises in categories inspired by Bloom's taxonomy of learning actions: "Broaden Knowledge & Comprehension"; "Apply"; "Evaluate & Analyze"; and "Synthesize"--BC Campus website
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Description based on version viewed on BCcampus OpenEd website; title from pdf title page
Subject Meteorology -- Textbooks
Meteorology -- Mathematical models -- Textbooks
Form Electronic book
Author BC Open Textbook Project, distributor
BCcampus.
University of British Columbia. Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. publisher
Other Titles Meteorology for Scientists and Engineers