Manual of Meteorology: Volume 3, The Physical Processes of Weather - Brossura

Shaw, Napier

 
9781107475489: Manual of Meteorology: Volume 3, The Physical Processes of Weather

Sinossi

Originally published in 1930, this book by the renowned British meteorologist Napier Shaw focuses on the physical processes of weather.

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Descrizione del libro

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.

Contenuti

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.

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