Author : John H. Conover
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1940033829
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (4 download)
Book Synopsis The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory by : John H. Conover
Download or read book The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory written by John H. Conover and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is an accont of early developments in meteorological research that brings to life the struggles of young pioneers—the trials and tribulations of developing new instruments, and the difficulty of sampling the atmosphere under challenging working conditions, to name just two. The book adds to the rich heritage of meteorological literature, documenting all the "firsts" achieved by this important weather observatory. An extensive bibliography of work by Observatroy personnel and source references to the Observatory's climatological data are provided. Heavily illustrated and richly detailed, this book will be of value to weather enthusiasts interested in the development of the science of meteorology, as well as to practicing meteorologists and weather historians wanting to study the growth of their scientific discipline.