An Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation,
Edition 2
By K. N. Liou
Publication Date:
29 Apr 2002
Description
This Second Edition of An Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation has been extensively revised to address the fundamental study and quantitative measurement of the interactions of solar and terrestrial radiation with molecules, aerosols, and cloud particles in planetary atmospheres. It contains 70% new material, much of it stemming from the investigation of the atmospheric greenhouse effects of external radiative perturbations in climate systems, and the development of methodologies for inferring atmospheric and surface parameters by means of remote sensing. Liou's comprehensive treatment of the fundamentals of atmospheric radiation was developed for students, academics, and researchers in atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, and climate modeling.
Key Features
- Balanced treatment of fundamentals and applications
- Includes over 170 illustrations to complement the concise description of each subject
- Numerous examples and hands-on exercises at the end of each chapter
About the author
By K. N. Liou, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of California, Los Angeles
USA
Table of Contents
Fundamentals of Radiation for Atmospheric Applications
Solar Radiation at the Top of the Atmosphere
Absorption and Scattering of Solar Radiation in the Atmosphere
Thermal Infrared Radiation Transfer in the Atmosphere
Light Scattering by Atmospheric Particulates
Principles of Radiative Transfer in Planetary Atmospheres
Application of Radiative Transfer Principles to Remote Sensing
Radiation and Climate
Book details
ISBN:
9780124514515
Page Count: 608
Retail Price
:
£86.99
Audience
Senior undergraduate and graduate students and academic and professional researchers in atmospheric sciences, particularly remote sensing, radiation climatology, cloud physics and thermodynamics
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