The Weather Identification Handbook
The Weather Identification Handbook
副标题: The Ultimate Guide for Weather Watchers
ISBN: 9781585748570
作者: Storm Dunlop
出版社: Lyons Press
出版年: 2003-6-1
页数: 192
定价: USD 16.95
装帧: Paperback
内容简介
What does it mean when there is a corona around the moon? How do you tell the difference between stratocumulus and nimbostratus clouds? THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is an essential guide to the many different types of phenomena that may be observed, and also gives brief details of the weather that may be expected. The following topics are covered in a reader-friendly format: oCloud classificationoHow to identify different cloud types and how they relate to forthcoming weatheroHow clouds are formedoOptical phenomenaoPrecipitationoWindoSevere weatheroWeather systemsoSatellite images and weather maps Full of beautiful color photographs and diagrams, THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is essential for the outdoor photographer, adventurer, or meteorological enthusiast. It is also perfect for any parent whose child asks the proverbial question, "Why is the sky blue?"