Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics

This exciting text provides a mathematically rigorous, yet accessible textbook that is primarily aimed at atmospheric science majors. Its accessibility is due to the text\'s emphasis on conceptual understanding. The first five chapters constitute a companion text to introductory courses covering the dynamics of the mid-latitude atmosphere. The final four chapters constitute a more advanced course, and provide insights into the diagnostic power of the quasi-geostrophic approximation of the equations outlined in the previous chapters, the meso-scale dynamics of the frontal zone, the alternative PV perspective for cyclone interpretation, and the dynamics of the life-cycle of mid-latitude cyclones. This book is written in a clear and accessible style. It features real weather examples and global case studies. Each chapter sets out clear learning objectives and tests students\' knowledge with concluding questions and answers.