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Meteorological instruments / W.E. Knowles Middleton and Athelstan F. Spilhaus

Author
Middleton, W. E. Knowles (William Edgar Knowles), 1902-1998
Published
Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 2018.
Copyright Date
©1953
Edition
Third edition revised.
Physical Description
1 online resource : illustrations
Additional Creators
Spilhaus, Athelstan
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Language Note
In English.
Contents
Introduction: properties of meteorological instruments -- The measurement of atmospheric pressure -- The measurement of temperature in meteorology -- The measurement of atmospheric humidity -- The measurement of precipitation and evaporation -- The measurement of wind near the surface -- The measurement of upper winds by means of pilot balloons -- Instruments for investigating clouds -- Sunshine recorders -- Instruments for the investigation of the upper air -- Index.
Summary
Since its first appearance in 1941, this book has remained, through various editions and reprintings, the standard, indeed the only modern work in English in its field. This third edition, completely reset, includes descriptions of the newer devices which have come into use in upper-atmosphere sounding, electronic techniques for wind finding, thunderstorm location, and through the renewed interest in meterorological observations from aircraft. A number of new illustrations have been added. The authors have followed the pattern of the earlier editions in presenting examples found in regular weather service. Some attention has been given, however, to new techniques which, though not widely in use at the present time, show such promise as to deserve the studen'ts attention. A general treatment of the application of radar, radio direction finders, and radiosoundes to meteorology has been included. Of the previous edition the bulletin of the American Meteorological Society said: "This is the first general textbook on the subject in English for more than half a century ... While the book is indispensable for reference for the practising meterorologist, the needs of the student are met by an adequate presentation of theoretical topics."
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ISBN
9781487572013 (electronic bk.)
1487572018 (electronic bk.)
9781487572297
1487572298
Digital File Characteristics
text file
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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