Tropical Circulation Systems and Monsoons [Paperback]

This is a book on the practical side of tropical meteorology which in its 3 Parts covered in 12 chapters reviews several current theories and ideas on tropical circulations and monsoons, offering new definitions and ideas to facilitate a systematic development of the subject. The book emphasizes the need for a systems approach to tropical circulations in general and monsoons in particular to facilitate orderly and systematic development of the topic.

A valuable systematic approach to tropical meteorology is emphasized in this comprehensive review of the field. Focused on analysis and data interpretation, this volume presents current theories and new definitions of tropical circulations and monsoons.

Tropical Circulation Systems  A Survey.- Large-Scale Tropical Circulations  Some General Aspects.- Tropical Disturbances (Quasi-stationary Waves, Easterly/Westerly Waves, Lows and Depressions, Cyclonic Storms, and Meso-Scale Disturbances).- Tropical Cyclones/Hurricanes/Typhoons  Their Structure and Properties.- Tropical Monsoons over Continents and Oceans.- Monsoon over Southern Asia (Comprising Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Countries of Southeastern Asia) and Adjoining Indian Ocean (Region  I).- Monsoon over Eastern Asia (Including China, Japan, and Korea) and Adjoining Western Pacific Ocean.- Meteorology of the Maritime Continent (Region  III) (Comprising Philippines, Indonesia and Equatorial Western Pacific Ocean).- Monsoon over Australia (Region  IV).- Monsoon over Africa (Region  V).- Monsoon over South America (Region  VI).- Extratropical Monsoons.- Monsoon over Central America and Adjoining Southwestern North America (Region  VII).- Extratropical Monsoon over North America.

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