Essentials of Meteorology pdf

Robert Henson is a weather and climate science writer at Weather Underground (part of The Weather Company, an IBM Business) and coauthor of WU’s Category 6 news site, where he covers breaking weather and climate news and emerging research. From 1990 through 2015, he was a science writer at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, where he produced many hundreds of articles on UCAR/NCAR research and served as managing editor for several UCAR annual reports, including “UCAR at 40” and “UCAR at 50,” and for the newsletters UCAR Quarterly and UCAR Magazine. While at UCAR, Henson also contributed to a number of public exhibits and helped develop the Walter Orr Roberts Weather Trail, the first weather-oriented nature trail in North America. Henson received his B.A. degree in meteorology and psychology from Rice University and an M.A. in journalism with a focus in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. He participated in lightning research at the National Severe Storms Laboratory and writes often on severe weather.

Essentials of Meteorology pdf by Robert Henson

Essentials of Meteorology: An Invitation to the Atmosphere, now in its 8th Edition, is crafted for students keen on unraveling the intricacies of the atmosphere's dynamic workings. The authors excel in presenting complex concepts in an easily comprehensible manner, making it accessible for both science and nonscience majors. The book offers a visual exploration of meteorological principles, aided by online animations that facilitate the immediate application of textual content.

For a deeper dive into meteorological data, the appendices provide valuable resources, including insights into world temperature extremes and precipitation over a 30-year period. Authored by Robert Henson, this edition ensures a comprehensive understanding of meteorology for students and enthusiasts alike.