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Mountain Meteorology: Fundamentals and Applications
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In this paper, the authors present an overview of applications of mountain meteorology in fire weather and smoke management, including aerial spraying, weather maps, forecasts and data, as well as selected applications of MMT.Abstract:
Preface About the author Acknowledgments PART 1. MOUNTAIN CLIMATES 1. Four factors that determine climate PART 2. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ATMOSPHERE 2. Mountain climates of North America 3. Atmospheric scales of motion and atmospheric composition 4. Vertical structure, temperature, stability and the atmospheric boundary layer 5. Pressure and winds 6. Air masses and fronts 7. Clouds and fogs 8. Precipitation 9. Weather maps, forecasts and data PART 3. MOUNTAIN WINDS 10. Terrain-forced flows 11. Diurnal mountain winds PART 4. SELECTED APPLICATIONS OF MOUNTAIN METEOROLOGY 12. Air pollution dispersion 13. Fire weather and smoke management 14. Aerial spraying References Appendices Glossary Acronyms Abbreviations Indexread more
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