A Short Course in Elementary Meteorology Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- A Short Course in Elementary Meteorology Classic Reprint
- Author
- W. H. Pick
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0365025054
- ISBN 13
- 9780365025054
- Item weight
- 413 grams
A practical introduction to how weather works, designed for students and aviators alike.
This concise course shows how meteorology fits into the physics of the atmosphere and why forecasts matter for everyday life and technical operations.
Structured to build understanding from basic ideas to real-world tools, it covers how wind is measured, how pressure maps are drawn, and what synoptic charts reveal about coming weather. Readers will explore the Beaufort wind scale, barographs, and the logic behind forecast reasoning, with an emphasis on applying observations and physics to interpretation rather than relying on guesswork.
The book sets clear expectations for study, balancing theory with practical charts, instruments, and methods. It also points to how climate data and upper-atmosphere concepts connect to weather, aviation, and daily life. Ideal for readers beginning their meteorology journey or seeking a solid reference that stays grounded in observable phenomena.
- Foundations of meteorology and its relevance to aviation and daily life
- How wind, pressure, and weather observations translate into forecast charts
- Hands-on tools like the Beaufort scale, barographs, and synoptic maps
- An overview of upper-air concepts and practical data for pilots and engineers
Ideal for readers of science basics and practical weather study alike.
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