History of meteorology / Mladjen Ćurić, Vlado Spiridonov.
Ćurić, Mladjen, author.; Spiridonov, Vlado, author.
2023
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Title History of meteorology / Mladjen Ćurić, Vlado Spiridonov.
Author Ćurić, Mladjen, author.
ISBN 9783031450327 (electronic bk.)
3031450329 (electronic bk.)
9783031450310
3031450310
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45032-7
Published Cham : Springer, [2023]
Copyright ©2023
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xvii, 366 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-031-45032-7 doi
Call Number QC855
Dewey Decimal Classification 551.509
Summary This book provides a detailed history of meteorology as a natural science, from an understanding of the Earth's early atmosphere to present-day advancements. In three parts, the book synthesizes developments in quantitative meteorology starting from its very early stages and progressively covers the invention of basic meteorology instruments while highlighting the various turning points and key figures who played roles along the way. The first part addresses the treatment of meteorology during early civilization. Part two goes into the early development of meteorology as a science. Part three covers the science's rapid progression and present-day status while addressing the primary technologies and methodologies used in a variety of areas like weather forecasting, remote sensing, and radar instrumentation. The target audience for the book is students and researchers interested in the history of meteorology as a science, and also general enthusiasts of the subject who have some background on the topic.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 8, 2023).
Added Author Spiridonov, Vlado, author.
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Chapter 1: The earliest past of the earth and the atmosphere
Chapter 2: Brief general historical overview
Chapter 3: Early development of meteorology
Chapter 4: Beginnings of quantitative meteorology
Chapter 5: Beginnings of meteorological measurements and observations
Chapter 6: Establishment of meteorological institutes (services)
Chapter 7: Establishment of weather forecast services
Chapter 8: Exploring the free atmosphere
Chapter 9: Early theories about cyclones and anticyclones
Chapter 10: Recognition of forces in the atmosphere
Chapter 11: Later theories of cyclones and anticyclones
Chapter 12: Atmospheric motion
Chapter 13: Bergen synoptic school
Chapter 14: Clouds and precipitation
Chapter 15: Auxiliary tools in meteorology
Chapter 16: Development of modern meteorology.

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