The World of Weather

by Brian Cosgrove (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.24

  Even with today's enormous technological breakthroughs, meteorology remains an inexact science. Now available in paperback, this all-color book provides readers with an understanding of basic weather systems. A straightforward, non-scientific text is complemented by spectacular photography and color diagrams of the phenomena described, providing a solid understanding of basic principles and forecasts, and even allowing the reader to make predictions of wind, rain, and temperature with some rationale.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $3.24

  Even give the enormous technological breakthoughs that satellites and radar have brought to the weather forecaster, accurate predictions remain, by nature, without total certainty. meterology is an inexact science where fate holds the trump card. Yet, with an understanding of the basic weather systems and of why certain skyscapes occur, it is often possible to add personal obervations to the overall situation, as supplied by the national weather or shipping forecasts, to arrive at a more accurrate local forecast. This is the objective of this book.By the use of beautiful color photography and skillful use of color diagrams, the reader will soon understand what is happening to the elements about him. Predictions of wind, rain and temperature can then be made with some rationale.