Introduction to Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurement, An - Hardcover

DeFelice, Thomas P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132432706 ISBN 13: 9780132432702

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1997

Synopsis

Introduces fundamentals of field measurements by providing the basics behind meteorological or atmospheric environmental measurements using modern devices, covering how to choose an instrument, how an instrument makes its measurements, and how to ensure that data is usable and to what extent. Further coverage includes remote sensing platforms, the nature of meteorological measurements themselves, automated weather stations, and hydrometeorological measurements. Includes chapter exercises, a glossary, and b&w photos. Appendices offer background on electronics and analog-to-digital conversion. For junior and senior level students in courses in meteorological instrumentation, atmospheric measurements, and environmental measurements and instrumentation. Requires an introductory course in atmospheric science or meteorology. A third-semester physics course with calculus would be beneficial and could be taken concurrently. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Introduces the fundamentals of field measurement by providing an up-to-date presentation of present and futuristic meteorological instruments and the measurements they make. It provides the reader with enough information to understand how these instruments operate; what to expect when making measurements with these instruments; and how to ensure the optimal performance of the devices. Presents meteorological instrumentation within an up-to-date, technologically, and scientifically sound physical approach to making meteorological measurements as well as the measurement of basic meteorological parameters. Emphasizing the physics behind meteorological instrumentation, An Introduction to Meteorological Instrumentation demonstrates how to choose an instrument; how an instrument makes its measurement; and how to ensure that data is useable. An essential reference book for anyone who depends on accurate weather forecasting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132432706
• ISBN 13: 9780132432702
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 225