Dynamics of the Tropical Atmosphere and Oceans

This comprehensive guide to tropical climate systems offers an authoritative examination of the fundamental physical principles governing large-scale atmospheric and oceanic circulations. The book provides detailed analysis of major tropical phenomena including monsoon patterns, El Niño cycles, and the complex interactions between the Hadley and Walker Circulations. It masterfully connects thermodynamic and dynamic processes across different temporal scales, from seasonal monsoons to interannual climate variations, while exploring how these macroscale systems interface with higher-frequency weather patterns.

What distinguishes this work is its integrated approach to the coupled ocean-atmosphere system, presenting tropical climatology as a cohesive physical framework rather than a collection of isolated phenomena. The text will particularly benefit graduate students and researchers in atmospheric sciences who seek a rigorous mathematical foundation for understanding tropical dynamics. Through its systematic treatment of both theoretical principles and observable climate patterns, this volume establishes itself as an essential reference for anyone studying the physical mechanisms driving tropical weather and climate variability.