Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding suitable meteorology textbooks for undergraduate seniors with a solid physics background, particularly focusing on tornadoes and atmospheric science. Participants seek recommendations for recent, detailed resources that go beyond introductory material.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a need for higher-level meteorology textbooks that explain tornadoes in detail, noting a lack of resources at their university.
- Another participant suggests "Atmospheric Dynamics" by U. Achatz as a potential resource, emphasizing its focus on hydrodynamics in atmospheric physics.
- A different participant recommends looking at universities with meteorology programs to find textbooks used in their courses, suggesting inter-library loans as a way to access these materials.
- One participant mentions "Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology" by Holton as a useful text from their own experience, comparing its level to Griffith's book on electrodynamics, although noting it lacks specific content on tornadoes.
- There is a side discussion about the relevance of atmospheric science courses to participants' backgrounds, particularly in relation to electrical engineering and research interests in the ionosphere and magnetosphere.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on specific textbook recommendations, and multiple views on suitable resources and approaches to finding them are presented.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference older textbooks and personal experiences, which may not reflect the most current resources available. There is also a mention of varying levels of detail and focus in the suggested texts, particularly regarding tornadoes.
