Table of Contents

1. Mountains and their Climatological Study 2. Geographical Controls of Mountain Meteorological Elements 3. Circulation Systems Related to Orography 4. Climatic Characteristics of Mountains 5. Case Studies 6. Mountain Bioclimatology 7. Changes in Mountain Climates

About the Author

Roger G Barry

Reviews

"Barry's hallmark book represents a well-organized, well-crafted set of principles on how weather and climate processes operate in mountain environments . . . [it] remains the major reference on the subject."
-"Arctic and Alpine Research
." . . a comprehensive treatment of the elements, processes, and controls of mountain climates. . . . On the one hand, it should satisfy the mountain crowd, ranging from alpine aficionados to serious scholars in all branches of mountain science; on the other, it is a must read for meteorologists and climatologists."
-"Professional Geographer