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An Observer's Guide to Clouds and Weather A Northeastern Primer on Prediction

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By: Toby N Carlson(Author), Paul Knight(Author), Celia Wyckoff(Author)
210 pages, 30 colour photos and colour illustrations, 10 b/w photos, 10 b/w illustrations
An Observer's Guide to Clouds and Weather
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  • An Observer's Guide to Clouds and Weather ISBN: 9781935704584 Paperback Feb 2015 Not in stock: Usually dispatched within 1-2 months
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About this book

Today, most people look down when they want to check the weather, peeking at cell phones or popping open a browser, instead of looking up at one of the most accessible weather predictors of all-the sky. Knowing what the atmosphere has in store without relying on technology can be a gratifying experience, and now, with An Observer's Guide to Clouds and Weather, it is also one that is easy to learn.

This informative and accessible guide walks readers through the basics of making weather predictions through understanding cloud types and sky formations. It explains, in nontechnical terms, the science behind the weather, connecting fundamental meteorological concepts with the processes that shape weather patterns.

Readers will learn how to develop their powers of observation and hone their ability to make quick forecasts without complicated tools. Whether you're an amateur weather enthusiast or a beginning meteorology student, An Observer's Guide to Clouds and Weather will help anyone who prefers looking up to looking it up.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
 
1. The basic processes that create weather
2. Cloud and weather patterns
3. Clouds and how to read the sky
4. Smaller-scale storms
5. The foundations of weather forecasting
6. The observer’s guide to weather forecasting
 
Appendix: Useful meteorological web addresses
Index

Customer Reviews

Biography

Toby Carlson is professor of meteorology emeritus in the Department of Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University. Paul Knight is a senior lecturer in meteorology in the Department of Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University as well as producer and host of the show Weather World. Celia Wyckoff is a former editor for World Campus at Pennsylvania State University.

Popular Science
By: Toby N Carlson(Author), Paul Knight(Author), Celia Wyckoff(Author)
210 pages, 30 colour photos and colour illustrations, 10 b/w photos, 10 b/w illustrations
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