An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Fourth Edition presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This revised edition features updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction. It contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems. This book is recommended for senior and graduate students in meteorology and atmospheric science, as well as atmospheric scientists desiring a broad overview of dynamical meteorology. - Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles - Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems - Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing styleNEW IN THIS EDITION - Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

James R. Holton was Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington until his death in 2004. A member of the National Academies of Science, during his career he was awarded every major honor available in the atmospheric sciences including AGU's Revelle Medal.

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Fourth Edition presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This revised edition features updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction.

It contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems.

This book is recommended for senior and graduate students in meteorology and atmospheric science, as well as atmospheric scientists desiring a broad overview of dynamical meteorology.

• Provides clear physical explanations of key dynamical principles
• Contains a wealth of illustrations to elucidate text and equations, plus end-of-chapter problems
• Holton is one of the leading authorities in contemporary meteorology, and well known for his clear writing style NEW IN THIS EDITION
• Updated treatments on climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, middle atmosphere dynamics, and numerical prediction

1. Introduction 2. The Basic Conservation Laws 3. Elementary Applications of the Basic Equations 4. Circulation and Vorticity 5. The Planetary Boundary Layer 6. Synoptic Scale Motions I: Quasi-geostrophic Analysis 7. Atmospheric Oscillations: Linear Perturbation Theory 8. Extratropical Synoptic Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability 9. Mesoscale Circulations 10. The General Circulation 11. Tropical Dynamics 12. Middle Atmosphere Dynamics 13. Numerical Prediction

Appendix A. Useful Constants and Parameters B. List of Symbols C. Vector Analysis D. Moisture Variables E. Standard Atmosphere Data F. Symmetric Baroclinic Oscillations Answers to Selected Problems (Complete solutions manual available to instructors)