Mountain meteorology: Fundamentals and applications

C. David Whiteman, Staff Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, is one of the most respected scientists in the field of mountain meteorology and a brilliant teacher who is highly skilled at presenting complex material in an easily understandable way. He has been involved in mountain meteorological research projects in many parts of the world. The book consists of four Parts. Part I, on mountain climates, provides insight into the four very general factors that determine the Earth's climate (latitude, altitude, continentality, and regional circulation) as well as North American mountain climates. Part II presents the basics of boundary-layer and synoptic meteorology.  Part III describes mountain winds - terrain-forced flows and diurnal mountain winds. Part IV deals with selected applications of mountain meteorology, organised in three chapters on air pollution dispersion, fire weather and smoke management, and aerial spraying.