Meteorology: Weather, and Methods of Forecasting, Description of Meterological Instruments and River Flood Predictions in the United States (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Russell

 
9780266443971: Meteorology: Weather, and Methods of Forecasting, Description of Meterological Instruments and River Flood Predictions in the United States (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A classic reference on weather forecasting and river flood predictions, this work combines theory with practical methods.

It explains how instruments and measurements are used to forecast floods and track storm activity.

The book presents methods for predicting river stages and describes the role of key locations along the Mississippi and its tributaries. It includes example calculations and discusses the limitations and historical context of high-water predictions, making complex ideas accessible to readers new to meteorology.
  • How river-stage data are collected and interpreted for flood forecasting
  • Practical examples of predicting rises and crests at major river stations
  • Descriptions of meteorological instruments and the fundamentals of atmospheric forces
Ideal for readers of historical meteorology, weather forecasting, and those curious about how early scientists approached floods and storms.

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9781331822837: Meteorology: Weather, and Methods of Forecasting, Description of Meterological Instruments and River Flood Predictions in the United States (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  1331822831 ISBN 13:  9781331822837
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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