Author : Rudolf Geiger
Release : 2003
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 575/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Climate Near the Ground by : Rudolf Geiger
Download or read book The Climate Near the Ground written by Rudolf Geiger. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated edition of Rudolf Geiger's classic text provides a clear and vivid description of the surface microclimate, its physical basis, and its interactions with the biosphere. The book explains the principles of microclimatology and illustrates how they apply to a wide array of subfields. Those new to the field will find it especially valuable as a guide to understanding and quantifying the vast and ever-increasing literature on the subject. Designed as an introductory text for students in environmental science, this book will also be an essential reference for scientists seeking a clear understanding of the nature and physical basis of the climate near the ground, and its interactions with the biosphere.