Manual of Meteorology

Klappentext Originally published in 1930, this book forms part three of a four-volume work by the renowned British meteorologist Napier Shaw (1854-1945). The text focuses on the physical processes of weather, attempting to provide the reader with a grounding in the fundamental aspects of the area. Numerous illustrative figures are included, together with a table of symbols and extensive textual notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in meteorology and the history of science. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1930, this book forms part three of a four-volume work by the renowned British meteorologist Napier Shaw (1854–1945). The text focuses on the physical processes of weather, attempting to provide the reader with a grounding in the fundamental aspects of the area. Numerous illustrative figures are included. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations; Table of symbols used on this and other volumes; List of words used in special senses; The physical processes of weather; 1. Gravity-waves in water and air; 2. Sound-waves; 3. Atmospheric optics; 4. Radiation and its problems; 5. The controlling influences of radiation; 6. Air as worker; 7. The liability of the environment; 8. Side-light on convexion and cloud; 9. Electrical energy in the atmosphere; 10. Convexion in the general circulation; Index.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Napier Shaw, Shaw Napier
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 12.02.2015
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia
• EAN: 9781107475489
• ISBN: 978-1-107-47548-9
• Numero di pagine: 474
• Categorie: SCIENCE / History; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology; History of Science; Meteorology & climatology; Meteorology and climatology