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Title: Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology in Midlatitudes: Observations and Theory of Weather Systems (Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology in Midlatitudes) by Howard B. Bluestein ISBN: 0-19-506268-X Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 1993 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $92.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: thorough coverage of synoptic meteorology
Comment: Bluestein's second volume is much more qualitative than the first; instead of dozens of derivations, he gives the reader a solid discussion of cyclones, applications of QG theory, fronts, jets, and then severe weather.
If you are new to meteorology, you'll still need a strong mathmematical background to follow Bluestein's text. The book is written at the academic level...I believe that it is best suited as a reference for those with prior courses in meteorology.
There are not many review problems at the end of any of the three chapters; this is disappointing, as there could easily be dozens (or more!) per section. Still, Bluestein's two-volume series is a must-have for all serious meteorologists.
Rating: 5
Summary: Well written college Text
Comment: This is the 2nd of 2 books written by Dr. Bluestein to teach synoptic and dynamic meteorology to undergraduate college students. Unlike other textbooks, this textbook takes the time to show alot more of the steps in the derivation of equations used in meteorology. Of course this has added to the size of the book but the fact that the author has taken the care to include this in his book is quite helpful for those learning meteorology. It is a useful reference book.
Rating: 5
Summary: All the weather plus the mathematics behind it
Comment: This is the second of two volumes by Bluestein and it is filled with useful information and presented in an engaging manner. Many meteorology textbooks (unfortunately) choose between presenting synoptic meteorology and dynamic meteorology--you're left to synthesize them yourself. The great virtue of this volume is that they're both here in all their glory, so you not only learn the mathematics but also get a feel for modern synoptic analysis. Bluestein is perhaps most famous for his tornado chases, but this volume proves that he is also a master of theory.
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