Description

Book Synopsis

Throughout this 1962 volume, Fletcher's emphasis is on microphysical processes in cloud development and the production of precipitation. He writes engagingly on the dynamics and microphysics of clouds, the microstructure of non-freezing clouds, the processes of ice formation and the artificial modification of clouds, amongst other topics.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. The dynamics of clouds; 2. The microphysics of clouds; 3. The condensation of water-vapour; 4. Condensation nuclei in the atmosphere; 5. The microstructure of non-freezing clouds; 6. Theory of the development of non-freezing clouds; 7. Rain from non-freezing clouds; 8. Nucleation of the ice-phase; 9. Ice-forming nuclei in the atmosphere; 10. The growth of ice-crystals; 11. Rain from sub-freezing clouds; 12. Artificial modifications of clouds; 13. Production and properties of silver iodide nuclei; 14. Large-scale rain-making experiments; Appendix; References and author index; Supplementary references; Subject index.

The Physics of Rainclouds

    Product form

    A Paperback by Fletcher, P. Squires, E. G. Bowen

    £41.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm on Monday for delivery by Wed 2 Dec 2026.

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Physics of Rainclouds by Fletcher

      Book details

      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 14 April 2011
      ISBN-13 9780521154796
      978-0521154796
      ISBN-10 0521154790
      Also in:
      Atmospheric physics

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Throughout this 1962 volume, Fletcher's emphasis is on microphysical processes in cloud development and the production of precipitation. He writes engagingly on the dynamics and microphysics of clouds, the microstructure of non-freezing clouds, the processes of ice formation and the artificial modification of clouds, amongst other topics.

      Table of Contents

      Preface; 1. The dynamics of clouds; 2. The microphysics of clouds; 3. The condensation of water-vapour; 4. Condensation nuclei in the atmosphere; 5. The microstructure of non-freezing clouds; 6. Theory of the development of non-freezing clouds; 7. Rain from non-freezing clouds; 8. Nucleation of the ice-phase; 9. Ice-forming nuclei in the atmosphere; 10. The growth of ice-crystals; 11. Rain from sub-freezing clouds; 12. Artificial modifications of clouds; 13. Production and properties of silver iodide nuclei; 14. Large-scale rain-making experiments; Appendix; References and author index; Supplementary references; Subject index.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account