Wind and Weather by Alexander McAdie
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About this eBook
| Author | McAdie, Alexander, 1863-1943 |
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| LoC No. | 22024707 |
| Title | Wind and Weather |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Wind and Weather" by Alexander McAdie is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the principles of meteorology, particularly focusing on the characteristics and impacts of winds on weather patterns. It provides insight into how various winds affect climates and weather occurrences, drawing from historical practices and modern forecasting techniques. In this detailed examination, McAdie, who was a meteorologist and professor, discusses the classifications of different winds, such as Boreas, Kaikias, and Notos, depicting their effects and associated weather phenomena. The author combines classical references like the Tower of the Winds in Athens with modern meteorological science, elucidating how air masses move and interact to create weather systems. The book also delves into weather mapping, including concepts like cyclones and anticyclones, and the influence of high and low pressure systems on storm patterns. Ultimately, "Wind and Weather" serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how wind dynamics are central to weather forecasting and environmental observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Weather forecasting |
| Subject | Meteorology |
| Subject | Winds |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38072 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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