Cloud Physics: A Popular Introduction to Applied Meteorology (Dover Earth Science) - Softcover

Battan, Louis J.

 
9780486428857: Cloud Physics: A Popular Introduction to Applied Meteorology (Dover Earth Science)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0486428850 ISBN 13: 9780486428857
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 2003

Synopsis

This text explores the formation of clouds, ice crystals, and hail. It also reviews techniques for cloud modifications, artificial stimulation of rainfall, and modification of hailstorms. 26 figures. 16 halftones.

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Synopsis

Writing for laymen, the author attempts to popularize his academic field that, at its most ambitious, sought to control the weather by increasing rainfall, suppressing hail, and alter the course of storms. He explains the formation of condensation nuclei and clouds; discusses the origins of rain, hail, and snow; and explores the possibilities of cl

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Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0486428850
ISBN 13 
9780486428857
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
160