Isbn: 9780282522421 - Recherches Sur Les Modifications De L'atmosphère, Vol. 3: Contenant L'histoire Critique Du Baromètre Et Du Thermomètre, Un Traité Sur La Construction ... À La Mesure Des Hauteurs E (french Edition) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of experiments with barometers conducted in the French Alps. The author, a physicist, describes the construction of his own portable barometer, with detailed instructions and illustrations, and the precautions he took to maintain its accuracy during his travels. He also shares his methods for measuring the heights of various points on his journey and the observations he made regarding the relationship between barometric pressure and altitude. The book contributes to our understanding of the behavior of air and the principles of barometry. The author's meticulous methodology and careful analysis of his results provide valuable insights into the effects of temperature and altitude on atmospheric pressure. Scientists, historians of science, and anyone interested in the development of scientific instruments and techniques will find this book a fascinating read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…