New Book Available
The Climate of Alaska
By Martha Shulski and Gerd Wendler
University of Alaska Press
ISBN: 978-1-60223-007-1
Price: $21.95 USD
For further information, please go to:
http://www.uaf.edu/uapress/book/displaysingle.html?id=288
"The Climate of Alaska," a new book by Martha Shulski and Gerd Wendler,
is now available from University of Alaska Press. Shuski is a
climatologist with the Alaska Climate Research Center, Geophysical
Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Wendler is professor
emeritus of atmospheric science at the Geophysical Institute, University
of Alaska Fairbanks.
The book provides an updated climatology atlas of Alaska, illustrating
the diverse range of climate in this vast state. It includes charts and
figures with thorough explanations. The concepts are clearly presented,
easily understood by most non-specialists, and organized in logical
order. The book contains a narrative discussion along with maps, tables,
and charts for various climatological parameters across the state.
Chapters are outlined according to climatological parameters and include
temperature and humidity, precipitation, clouds and radiation,
atmospheric pressure and wind, regional topics (covering thunderstorms
and wildfire, air quality, and sea ice), and climate change.
People interested in traveling to or moving to Alaska, tourists
wondering what type of weather conditions to expect on their summer
visit, and scientific researchers involved in climate-sensitive studies
will all find this book extremely useful. Those involved in
construction, resource and energy development, and agriculture, among
others, should find this information valuable.
For further information and to order the book, please go to:
http://www.uaf.edu/uapress/book/displaysingle.html?id=288