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First published in 1931, as the second edition of a 1919 original, this book forms the final part of a four-volume work written by the renowned British meteorologist Napier Shaw (1854–1945). The text focuses on the meteorological calculus, attempting to provide the reader with a grounding in the fundamental aspects of the area. Numerous illustrative figures are included, together with extensive textual notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in meteorology and the history of science.

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Author:   Napier Shaw
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.10cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 28.10cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9781107475496

ISBN 10:   110747549
Pages:   398
Publication Date:   12 February 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

List of illustrations; 1. The laws of atmospheric motion; 2. The general equations of motion of a parcel of air in the free atmosphere subject to the forces incidental to gravity and friction; 3. The foot of the atmospheric structure; 4. The calculus of surface turbulence; 5. Gustiness and cloud-sheets; 6. Kinematics on the limb and trunk; 7. Atmospheric calculus - temperature and wind; 8. Graphic analysis of atmospheric motion; 9. Curved isobars; 10. Revolving fluid in the atmosphere; 11. Hypothesis and realities about advective and divective regions; 12. Retrospective and prospective; Index to volume IV; The drama of atmosphere, dramatis personae; Summary of the contents of the four volumes.

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