The Climate Near the Ground

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The Climate Near the Ground is written by Rudolf Geiger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0742518574 (ISBN 10) and 9780742518575 (ISBN 13).

This revised and updated edition of Rudolf Geiger's classic text provides a clear and vivid description of the surface microclimate, its physical basis, and its interactions with the biosphere. The book explains the principles of microclimatology and illustrates how they apply to a wide array of subfields. Those new to the field will find it especially valuable as a guide to understanding and quantifying the vast and ever-increasing literature on the subject. Designed as an introductory text for students in environmental science, this book will also be an essential reference for scientists seeking a clear understanding of the nature and physical basis of the climate near the ground, and its interactions with the biosphere.