The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology [With CDROM]

I wanted to better understand the weather. How do systems form, how do they move, what causes it to rain? With no prior reading or knowledge on the subject, this book provided a clear, concise explanation that will help any reader better understand the nightly weather forecast and appreciate all of the variables that make an accurate forecast so difficult.

I got this book in a very timely manner and in great condition. I ended up not needing this book for school and the return process went as smoothly as the purchase. Thank you!

Clear, easy to understand. Dvd and online bonus. And, I got an A in the class!

Having no college background, but a great interest in the weather, I searched high and low for a comprehensive book that would be understandable and informative. This book greatly increased my knowledge of the weather. It is a quality textbook that covers, in depth, what other books just touch on. High and low pressure systems, fronts, weather systems, trade winds, jet streams, precipitation, clouds, visual effects, measuring devices and much more. I would really love to get the next book that carries on where this one left off, but to go much farther will probably require more knowledge of math and physics. This book also gave me the desire for further learning. It's almost contagious because the information is so amazingly interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who truly loves weather study. Completing the questions in each section really helps to hold the information gained.

Most students of meteorology are well acquainted with Lutgens and Tarbuck's introductory text "The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology". It's usually the first in-depth treatment of atmospheric processes and weather which a potential meteorology major will see. Although it is does not require a strong background in math and physics, it easily translates the complex physical processes of the atmosphere into concise and easy to understand concepts which even the casual weather enthusiast would find beneficial and educational. Another great strength of "The Atmosphere" is it's generous use of full color photos, maps and charts which enhances the reader's understanding of the concepts presented in the text. Special "boxes" within each chapter of the book takes the reader further into the realm of theory with treatment on such subjects as the forces which act on cloud droplets and raindrops; Coriolis force as a function of wind speed and latitude; and even the Tornado Outbreak of April 26