Chapter 11. Synoptic-Scale Meteorology

  1. C.N. Hewitt1,
  2. Andrea V. Jackson2
  1. Douglas J. Parker

Published Online: 13 DEC 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9780470999318.ch11

Book Title

Handbook of Atmospheric Science: Principles and Applications

Handbook of Atmospheric Science: Principles and Applications

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How to Cite

Parker, D. J. (2007) Synoptic-Scale Meteorology, in Handbook of Atmospheric Science: Principles and Applications (eds C.N. Hewitt and A. V. Jackson), Blackwell Science Ltd, Malden, MA, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470999318.ch11

Editor Information

  1. 1

    Department of Environmental Science Lancaster University

  2. 2

    The School of the Environment University of Leeds

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 13 DEC 2007
  2. Published Print: 20 JUN 2003

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780632052868

Online ISBN: 9780470999318

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Keywords:

  • meteorology;
  • synoptic stations;
  • gas;
  • ratio;
  • north american continent

Summary

This chapter contains section titled:

  • INTRODUCTION

  • BASIC PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS AND MODELS

  • APPLICATIONS TO WEATHER SYSTEMS

  • ON AIRMASSES

  • PRACTICALITIES: HOW TO PERFORM A SYNOPTIC ANALYSIS

  • CONCLUSIONS

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