Description: The Structure of the Atmosphere in Clear Weather: A Study Of Soundings With Pilot BalloonsC. J. P. Cave Cambridge University Press Paperback Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9781107457980 Published 11/12/2014 Language: English Originally published in 1912, this book presents the result of various experiments performed between 1908 and 1909 into the wind currents in the air above the surface layers of our atmosphere. Cave rigorously details the background to each experiment, which were done with pilot balloons tracked with a theodolite, and makes meteorological drawings based on the findings of each experiment. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in meteorological history and the methodology of meteorological experiments before computers. List of illustrations Introduction 1. The structure of the atmosphere as disclosed by the observations of pilot balloons at Ditcham 2. The methods of observing 3. Checks on the accuracy of the methods of representing the results of the observations 4. The rate of ascent of balloons theoretical and observed leakage of gas from balloons the relation of the vertical motion of balloons to the ground contours 5. Summary of results and the relation of the wind to the surface pressure distribution 6. Changes of the wind during the day and during consecutive days 7. The wind in the stratosphere 8. Rate of increase of wind velocity near the surface 9. General results relation of vertical wind distribution to surface pressure distribution. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3267212RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: The Structure of the Atmosphere in Clear Weather: A Study Of Soun
ISBN: 110745798X
Pages: 158
Number of Pages: 158 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Structure of the Atmosphere in Clear Weather: a Study of Soundings with Pilot Balloons
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2015
Subject: Geography & Geosciences
Item Height: 281 mm
Item Weight: 400 g
Type: Textbook
Author: C. J. P. Cave
Item Width: 216 mm
Format: Paperback
