Weather and climate forecasting : the scientific method in action / Thomas A. Kovacs.
| Author/creator | Kovacs, Thomas A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Dubuque, IA : Kendall Hunt, [2020] |
| Copyright Date | ©2020 |
| Description | xvii, 392 pages : color illustrations, maps, charts ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Weather data Climate data -- Weather maps, radar, and satellite -- Laws of mass and energy -- Laws of motion -- Precipitation principles -- Polar front theory -- Circulation models and conservation laws -- Forecasting methods and tools -- Weather forecast models -- Climate models -- Weather and climate forecast products -- Hazardous weather forecasting: snow and ice storms, floods and winds -- Hazardous weather forecasting: thunderstorms and tropical cyclones -- Climate forecasting. |
| Abstract | Weather and Climate Forecasting is an introductory college textbook focusing on applying the scientific method to everyday, severe weather, and climate change forecasting. Studies have shown that these topics are most relevant and engaging to students interested in weather and climate courses satisfying general education requirements in the physical sciences. Furthermore, forecasting is ideal for learning the scientific method because it requires obtaining observations, developing empirical relationships from testable hypotheses, and using theories to make predictions. This emphasis satisfies the learning outcomes of science general education requirements at most colleges and universities. Organized in the progression in which instructors present the scientific method, students will feel like they are practicing science. In addition, the textbook highlights the scientific practices and crosscutting themes of the National Science Education Standards to help students understand what practicing science involves. Focusing on scientific literacy can also serve elementary and secondary science education majors. Advanced topics are highlighted in special boxes to provide instructors with limited forecasting background and the advanced student with relevant deeper content. This book is comprehensive enough to benefit the professional forecaster, general education and beginning meteorology student, and weather enthusiast. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| ISBN | 1792408994 |
| ISBN | 9781792408991 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC981 .K68 2020 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |