Research Catalog
Weather analysis and forecasting.
- Title
- Weather analysis and forecasting.
- Author
- Petterssen, Sverre, 1898-1974.
- Publication
- New York, McGraw-Hill, 1956.
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v.2 | Text | Use in library | 8510.712.11 v.2 | Off-site | |
| v.1 | Text | Use in library | 8510.712.11 v.1 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- 2 volumes illustrations; 24 cm
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliography.
- Contents
- Vol. 1. MOTION AND MOTION SYSTEMS: Kinematics of quasi-horizontal motion -- Kinematics of the pressure field -- Wind in relation to pressure -- The influcence of friction -- Vertical structure of wind systems -- Circulation and vorticity -- The theory of long waves -- Extession of the theory of upper waves -- Computation of the movement of pressure systems -- Fronts and frostogesesis -- The structure of extratropical cycloses and anticyclones -- Behavior of cyclones and anticyclones -- Vertical velocity and divergence -- Instability theories of cyclone formation -- Development of cyclones and anticyclones -- Examples of cyclone development -- Numerical forecasting -- Graphical integrations.
- Vol. 2. WEATHER AND WEATHER SYSTEMS: Production and transformation of air masses -- Temperature and humidity relationships -- Clouds and precipitation -- Quantitative precipitation forecasting -- Mist, fog, and stratus -- Convective clouds and weather -- Weather systems -- Local forecast studies -- Application of synoptic climatology to weather prediction.
- LCCN
- 55011568
- OCLC
- ocm00517584
- 517584
- SCSB-379900
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library