Large-scale inhomogeneous thermodynamics : and application for atmospheric energetics / Yong Zhu.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 597-613) and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. Two classical physical systems -- 3. Molecular transport processes -- 4. Predictability and thermodynamic entropy -- 5. Newtonian-thermodynamic system -- 6. Turbulent entropy and universal principle -- 7. Basic conservation laws -- 8. Thermodynamic and geopotential entropies -- 9. Available enthalpy -- 10. Dry processes of energy conversion -- 11. Available moist enthalpy -- 12. Moist processes of energy conversion -- 13. Available enthalpy in the atmosphere -- 14. Available moist enthalpy in the atmosphere -- 15. A case of typhoon recurvature -- 16. A case of explosive cyclone -- 17. States of maximum thermodynamic entropy -- 18. Energetics of linear disturbance development -- 19. Energetics of moving parcels -- 20. Primary air engine -- 21. Dry air engines -- 22. Wet air engines -- 23. Polytropic mixing processes -- 24. Limitations on frontogenesis -- 25. Grid-scale prediction equations and uncertainties -- 26. Examinations of model results -- A. Thermopotential energy of gases -- B. Thermodynamics of gas expansions -- C. Derivation of momentum equation.