The Climate near the Ground |
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Author:
| Geiger, Rudolf Aron, Robert H. Todhunter, Paul |
ISBN: | 978-0-7425-5560-0 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $234.95 |
Book Description:
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This revised and updated edition of Rudolf Geiger's classic text provides a clear and vivid description of the surface microclimate, its physical basis, and its interactions with the biosphere. The book explains the principles of microclimatology and illustrates how they apply to a wide array of subfields. Those new to the field will find it especially valuable as a guide to understanding and quantifying the vast and ever-increasing literature on the subject. Designed as an...
More DescriptionThis revised and updated edition of Rudolf Geiger's classic text provides a clear and vivid description of the surface microclimate, its physical basis, and its interactions with the biosphere. The book explains the principles of microclimatology and illustrates how they apply to a wide array of subfields. Those new to the field will find it especially valuable as a guide to understanding and quantifying the vast and ever-increasing literature on the subject. Designed as an introductory text for students in environmental science, this book will also be an essential reference for scientists seeking a clear understanding of the nature and physical basis of the climate near the ground, and its interactions with the biosphere.