9781026078846 - Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur von Jameson, Percy Richard (2 Ergebnisse)

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

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur' is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to introduce the foundational principles of meteorology and the operation of meteorological equipment to the general public. Authored by P. R. Jameson, this work serves as an accessible entry point for those interested in understanding atmospheric phenomena and the science of weather forecasting.The book provides detailed explanations of various instruments, including barometers, thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges, detailing how they function and how to interpret their readings. It covers essential topics such as air pressure, humidity, temperature fluctuations, and the formation of storms, offering readers the tools to become informed observers of the natural world. By bridging the gap between professional science and the curious layperson, 'Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur' remains a significant historical resource for hobbyists and students of earth science.With its clear instructions and focus on empirical observation, the text emphasizes the value of systematic record-keeping and the importance of localized weather study. This guide is an essential addition for anyone interested in the history of scientific instrumentation or the development of amateur meteorology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.