Sounding the Ocean of Air (Classic Reprint): Being Six Lectures, Delivered Before the Lowell Institute of Boston in December 1898 - Couverture souple

A. Lawrence Rotch

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133206938X ISBN 13 : 9781332069385

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the history and methods behind studying the atmosphere, from ancient ideas to high‑tech ballooning.

Discover how scientists measure weather, lift instruments aloft, and unlock the secrets of our shared air.

This book traces the long journey of meteorology, showing how early curiosity and simple tools evolved into systematic observations. It covers ancient theories, key instruments like thermometers and barometers, and the pivotal role of balloons and kites in rising above the weather to gather data.

Readers will see how collaborations across nations advanced knowledge, the challenges of high‑altitude measurements, and the practical techniques scientists use to understand the sky we live in.

• How weather tracking began and why height matters for observation
• Foundational instruments and their development through history
• The invention and use of balloons, kites, and sounding devices
• Methods for calculating altitude from pressure and temperature data

Ideal for readers curious about the science of the atmosphere and the tools that let us study it from the ground up.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133206938X
• ISBN 13: 9781332069385
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 196
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