International Encyclopaedia of Climatology and Oceanography (3 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. 1: Atmosphere: structure and composition: Preface. 1. The atmosphere. 2. Atmospheric circulation and weather systems. 3. Water in the atmosphere. 4. World climate and climate change. 5. The ionosphere. 6. Terrestrial solar environment. 7. Stratospheric ozone. 8. Cryosphere. 9. Troposphere. 10. Atmospheric stability. 11. Dynamics of the atmosphere. 12. Clouds and precipitation. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. 2: Classification of World Climates: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Weather and climate. 3. Tropical rainforest. 4. Desert. 5. Steppe. 6. Grassland. 7. Taiga. 8. Chaparral. 9. Tundra. 10. Savanna. 11. Alpine. 12. Climate variations. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. 3: Oceanography: Preface. 1. History of oceanography. 2. Origin of oceans. 3. Ocean: physical dimensions. 4. Ocean: temperature, salinity, and density. 5. Major oceanic divisions. 6. Oceanic provinces. 7. Oceanic sediments. 8. Air ocean interaction. 9. Ocean currents. Bibliography. Index.

Climatology is the study of climates. Since the number of combinations of different climatic controls is very large every location on the earths surface has distinctive climate. the ocean plays a significant role in determining the climatic conditions of the earth.

The scientific study of world climates distributions of climatic elements and the science of oceans have attracted the attention of geographers right from the prehistoric and classical periods. The influence of climate on human settlements, basic needs and socio economic development are fascinating grounds for geographical research.

Encyclopaedia of Climatoloy and Oceanography in three volumes gives a vivid account of climatology on our [planet earth. It addresses itself to readers who wish to become familiar with the atmosphere its structure weather climates and their special distribution as well as the influence of various geoclimatic regions. It is written in a lucid style have more than academic relevance especially for those who are interested in climatology oceanography and their elements and processes.