Introduction to Meteorology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Purdie Thomson

9780666199829: Introduction to Meteorology (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666199825 ISBN 13: 9780666199829

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the atmosphere’s hidden wonders and learn how light, temperature, and wind shape what we see in the sky.

This classic reference surveys atmospheric phenomena from rainbows and halos to mirages, auroras, and beyond, using clear explanations and historical observations.

This edition presents a broad survey of meteorology, with emphasis on optical effects and the physical processes behind them. It collects a wealth of observed phenomena, tracing how skies transform under different conditions and how scientists have explained these wonders over time.

Ideal for students, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about weather, light, and climate, the book combines accessible explanations with authentic, epochal observations that illuminate the science of the air around us.

Clear explanations of halos, parhelia, and other luminous phenomena around the sun and moon.
Historical and modern observations of atmospheric optics, mirages, rainbows, and related effects.
Foundational discussions of weather, temperature, humidity, and related climate concepts.
Structured sections that connect optical phenomena to atmospheric physics and practical understanding of the sky.

Ideal for readers of popular science and early meteorology, as well as students seeking a solid grounding in atmospheric phenomena.

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