Western Disturbances - An Indian Meteorological Perspective

• Main Authors: Dimri, A.P (Author), Chevuturi, Amulya (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2016.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Meteorology.; Atmospheric sciences.; Earth Sciences.; Atmospheric Sciences.

This book examines the meteorological phenomenon known as Western Disturbances (WDs) and traces their influence on the Indian subcontinent. It fully details the unique characteristics and dynamics of these disturbances, which produce large-scale instabilities in the atmosphere over northern India du...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Western Disturbances – Structure
• 2. Western Disturbances – Dynamics and Thermodynamics
• 3. Western Disturbances – Indian Seasons
• 4. Western Disturbances – Indian Winter Monsoon
• 5. Western Disturbances – Impacts and Climate Change.