{"product_id":"tropical-cyclones-observations-and-basic-processes-9780443134494","title":"Tropical Cyclones: Observations and Basic Processes","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Roger K. Smith\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Elsevier\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Elsevier\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Civil - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropical cyclones are a major threat to life and property, even in the formative stages of their development. They include a number of different hazards that individually can cause significant impacts, such as extreme winds, storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, and lightning. \u003ci\u003eTropical Cyclones: Observations and Basic Processes\u003c\/i\u003e provides a modern overview of the theory and observations of tropical cyclone structure and behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book begins by summarizing key observations of the structure, evolution, and formation of tropical cyclones. It goes on to develop a theoretical foundation for a basic understanding of tropical cyclone behavior during the storm's life cycle. Horizontally two-dimensional dynamics of vortex motion and other non-axisymmetric features are considered first before tackling the axisymmetric balance dynamics involving the overturning circulation. Following a review of moist convective processes, later chapters focus mainly on a range of three-dimensional aspects of the tropical cyclone life cycle. Building from first principles, the book provides a state-of-the-art summary of the fundamentals of tropical cyclones aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduate students, tropical meteorologists, and researchers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMembers of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.","brand":"Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45310058004631,"sku":"9780443134494","price":7035.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780443134494.webp?v=1769286918","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/tropical-cyclones-observations-and-basic-processes-9780443134494","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}