Instability, Skew-T & Hodograph Handbook - Softcover

Vasquez, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0996942335 ISBN 13: 9780996942331

Publisher: Weather Graphics Technologies, 2017

Synopsis

This is the ultimate guidebook for anyone who needs to know the details of operational weather analysis and forecasting, not just theoretical aspects and basic concepts.  It is geared toward meteorology professionals, students, pilots, flight dispatchers, amateurs, storm chasers, and spotters.

Basic physical concepts are reviewed, and then the book covers thermodynamics, surface analysis, and upper analysis.  There is a thorough overview of weather systems, including their thermal structure, dynamics, and effects. Special problems such as severe thunderstorms, supercell prediction, and tornado forecasting are treated in detail.

The margins are filled with forecasting facts, hard-hitting quotes, educational stories, and even a few fun weather jokes. With added emphasis on analysis, visualization, and awareness of model limitations, readers learn to use tools properly and are always a step ahead.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Weather Graphics Technologies
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0996942335
• ISBN 13: 9780996942331
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248