Essentials of Atmospheric Science

An accessible and streamlined foundation textbook for undergraduate atmospheric science students, Essentials of Atmospheric Science provides a comprehensive but concise introduction to weather, climate, and key atmospheric processes. Opening with a timely discussion of climate change and weather extremes, the text reflects the evolving nature of atmospheric science and has evolved from the author's two decades of teaching at the undergraduate level. A distinctive feature of the book is a dedicated chapter on essential mathematics, addressing the gap many students face when transitioning to more advanced study of topics such as atmospheric thermodynamics, dynamics, cloud microphysics, radiative transfer, and numerical weather prediction. Clear explanations, full-color figures, focus boxes, review questions, and quantitative exercises reinforce learning.