Tropical Circulation Systems and Monsoons

A valuable systematic approach to tropical meteorology is emphasized in this comprehensive review of the field. Focused on analysis and data interpretation, this volume presents current theories and new definitions of tropical circulations and monsoons.

This is a book on the practical side of tropical meteorology which in its 3 Parts covered in 12 chapters reviews several current theories and ideas on tropical circulations and monsoons, offering new definitions and ideas to facilitate a systematic development of the subject. The book emphasizes the need for a system's approach to tropical circulations in general and monsoons in particular to facilitate orderly and systematic development of the topic.

Addresses the practical side of the subject with stress on proper analysis and interpretation of tropical data Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Tropical Circulation Systems A Survey.- Large-Scale Tropical Circulations Some General Aspects.- Tropical Disturbances (Quasi-stationary Waves, Easterly/Westerly Waves, Lows and Depressions, Cyclonic Storms, and Meso-Scale Disturbances).- Tropical Cyclones/Hurricanes/Typhoons Their Structure and Properties.- Tropical Monsoons over Continents and Oceans.- Monsoon over Southern Asia (Comprising Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Countries of Southeastern Asia) and Adjoining Indian Ocean (Region I).- Monsoon over Eastern Asia (Including China, Japan, and Korea) and Adjoining Western Pacific Ocean.- Meteorology of the Maritime Continent (Region III) (Comprising Philippines, Indonesia and Equatorial Western Pacific Ocean).- Monsoon over Australia (Region IV).- Monsoon over Africa (Region V).- Monsoon over South America (Region VI).- Extratropical Monsoons.- Monsoon over Central America and Adjoining Southwestern North America (Region VII).- Extratropical Monsoon over North America.