Overview
David Stevenson’s new book links the meteorology of the Earth to that of other planets, stars, and clusters of galaxies, showing the similarities and differences between terrestrial weather and that of weather on other worlds. Because Earth is not unique in having weather, there is much to learn from other planets with atmospheres that show the movement of energy from hotter to colder areas. The weather seen on Earth and other known planetary systems are examined to elaborate the connection between climate and the development of life. The weather on Earth and other Solar System planets is a manifestation of the huge energy budget imparted by our star, the Sun, but weather doesn’t stop at the shores of our Solar System. The author brings together the latest information from satellites and probes, such as Cassini and Hubble, to show its larger place in the astronomical picture. Inferences are drawn about the weather and climate of a large number of other planetary systems that liefar from our own. Additionally, the author expands our understanding of what exactly weather is comprised of by exploring the kind of “weather” experienced on the largest observable scales in the universe.
Full Product Details
Author: David S. Stevenson
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Edition: 1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 7.874kg
ISBN: 9783319256771
ISBN 10: 3319256777
Pages: 452
Publication Date: 05 September 2016
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
The Exo-Weather Report expands the study of meteorology beyond the Earth to the most distant planets of the galaxy-interpreting and utilizing `weather' language to deal with stars and even galaxies. ... Summing Up: Recommended. ... Lower-division undergraduates and general readers. (M.-K. Hemenway, Choice, Vol. 55 (1), September, 2017)
The Exo-Weather Report expands the study of meteorology beyond the Earth to the most distant planets of the galaxy--interpreting and utilizing 'weather' language to deal with stars and even galaxies. ... Summing Up: Recommended. ... Lower-division undergraduates and general readers. (M.-K. Hemenway, Choice, Vol. 55 (1), September, 2017)
The Exo-Weather Report expands the study of meteorology beyond the Earth to the most distant planets of the galaxy-interpreting and utilizing 'weather' language to deal with stars and even galaxies. ... Summing Up: Recommended. ... Lower-division undergraduates and general readers. (M.-K. Hemenway, Choice, Vol. 55 (1), September, 2017)
Author Information
David Stevenson was born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1968, and studied molecular biology at Glasgow University and a PhD in genetics from the University of Cambridge. After a stint in academia, he became a teacher, but continued to write science articles for various magazines such as Sky & Telescope. His publications with Springer include ""The Complex Lives of Star Clusters"" (2015), Extreme Explosions (2014) and ""Under a Crimson Sun"" (2014). Despite a background in Biology, David’s father inspired his interest in astronomy from an early age. Exploring the cross-roads of different scientific disciplines is a key interest and motivation in both teaching and writing. David lives in Nottingham, UK, with his wife and family.
