Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere, Second Editionoffers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. Chapters cover the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science and describe major applications, specifically more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation and radiative processes. The book is fully revised, featuring informative sections on radiative transfer, thermodynamic cycles, the historical context to potential temperature concept, vertical thermodynamic coordinates, dewpoint temperature, the Penman equation, and entropy of moist air. This book is a necessary guide for students (graduate, advanced undergraduate, master's level) of atmospheric science, meteorology, climate science and researchers in these fields. Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on allDevelopments in Weather and Climate Scienceseries titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code. Introduces a wide range of areas associated with atmospheric physicsIdeally suited for readers with a general physics backgroundIncludes self-assessment questions in each chapter | Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere by Maarten H. p. Ambaum, Paperback | Indigo Chapters | Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere by Maarten H.p. Ambaum, Paperback | Indigo Chapters