Environmental Meteorology

Contents: Preface. 1. Atmosphere: its nature and importance. 2. Ecology and environment. 3. Meteorological fundamentals. 4. Atmospheric diffusion. 5. Meteorological instruments. 6. Application of meteorology to air pollution. 7. Air quality. 8. Urban impacts on meteorological parameters. 9. Urban air pollution models. 10. Environmental indices. Appendices: 1. Some statistical principles commonly used in the air pollution data analysis. 2. Glossary of terms. 3. Conversion factors and useful information. References. Subject index. Author index.

"Application of meteorological principles to environmental problems though known broadly are neither widely understood nor studied in detail. With increasing awareness of environmental status and for sustainable development without environmental degradation much care is being taken particularly in respect of atmospheric environment. This book thus covers all the aspects of environmental meteorology.

Besides utility as a textbook this could also serve as a reference book to consultants in environment as well as scientists/engineers in state and Central Pollution Control Boards and Industries like Indian Oil Corporation, National Thermal Power Corporation, etc."