Report on the Present State of Our Knowledge, Respecting the General Circulation of the Atmosphere: Presented to the Meteorological Congress at Chicago, August, 1893 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

L. Teisserenc De Bort

 
9781332289318: Report on the Present State of Our Knowledge, Respecting the General Circulation of the Atmosphere: Presented to the Meteorological Congress at Chicago, August, 1893 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book analyzes Earth's weather systems, looking at how pressure, temperature, wind, and other elements interact to drive the global circulation patterns that affect our everyday lives. The author, who has been studying the movement of the atmosphere for over fifteen years, describes how the sun's energy creates temperature differences that result in pressure variations. These variations cause air to move from high pressure areas to low pressure areas, generating winds and changing weather patterns. The book draws on the laws of physics to explain how the Earth’s rotation and the Earth’s uneven heating combine to create the complex dynamics of the atmosphere. It examines the effects of these systems on temperature, humidity, and precipitation and shows how they interact to create the unique climates we find around the world. The author also explores how the atmosphere interacts with the oceans, the land, and even the sun, providing a comprehensive overview of how the Earth's systems connect and influence each other.

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9780428193577: Report on the Present State of Our Knowledge, Respecting the General Circulation of the Atmosphere: Presented to the Meteorological Congress at Chicago, August, 1893 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0428193579 ISBN 13:  9780428193577
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