Background
Gordon, Adrian Hugo was born on August 30, 1912 in Darlington, England. Arrived in Australia, 1976. Son of Hugh Thomas and Katherine Emily (Battine) Gordon.
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'Dynamic Meteorology: A Basic Course' is an introduction to the physics of the atmosphere. Starting from the basics, it provides students with an awareness of simple mathematics and enthusiastically proceeds to provide a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of meteorology. The authors lead students to a scientifically rigorous understanding of the behaviour of weather systems such as highs, lows, fronts, jet streams and tropical cyclones. From the 'ABC' of the laws of Avogrado, Boyle and Charles to the powerful omega equation and beyond, this is a simple exposition of dynamic meteorology. Why does the wind blow along the lines of isobars rather than across them? Why are low pressure systems on the weather map more intense than high-pressure systems? Why is there much less constraint on the strength of the wind around a cyclone than an anticyclone? An international team of academic experts in meteorology answer these and many other fundamental questions with simple mathematical equations. Covering both northern and southern hemispheres, 'Dynamic Meteorology' equips students of earth and environmental sciences with proper understanding of the essential mathematics necessary to unlock the mysteries of the natural world.
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(This introduction to the physics of the atmosphere integr...)
This introduction to the physics of the atmosphere integrates material from dynamic, synoptic and radiation meteorology, and gives readers an awareness of simple mathematics to provide a thorough grounding in meteorology. Covering both northern and southern hemispheres, it equips the reader with an understanding of the essential mathematics needed to unlock the mysteries of the natural world.
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Gordon, Adrian Hugo was born on August 30, 1912 in Darlington, England. Arrived in Australia, 1976. Son of Hugh Thomas and Katherine Emily (Battine) Gordon.
Bachelor of Science, California Technology Institute, 1935. Master of Science, California Technology Institute, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, Flinders University, 1986.
With, United Kingdom Meteorological Office, Gibraltar, 1938-1940;
with, United Kingdom Meteorological Office, Barbados, 1940-1941;
with, United Kingdom Meteorological Office, Bermuda, 1940-1941;
senior meteorologic officer, United Kingdom Meteorological Office, Iceland, 1943-1944;
acting head branch, United Kingdom Meteorological Office, London, 1944-1945;
British meteorological officer, Allied Commn, Austria, 1945-1947;
meteorological advisor, United Nations, Iran, 1963-1965, 67-71;
project manager, World Meteorological Organisation, Philippines, 1971-1973. Chief United Kingdom meteorological office Training College, London, 1954-1962. Visiting professor U. Tehran (Iran), 1963-1965, 67-71, U. Philippines, 1971-1973.
Assoc.prof. U Hawaii, 1965-1967.
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('Dynamic Meteorology: A Basic Course' is an introduction ...)
With British Military, 1943-1947. Fellow Royal Meteorological Society, Australian Meteorological Society (member committee since 1939).
Married Catherine Mary Schofield. Children: Martin, Susan Kara.