Essentials of Medical Meteorology

Essentials of Medical Meteorology
Author: Mladjen Ćurić
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030809757

This book discusses the impacts that weather and climate have on human physical health, longevity, and mental wellness, and acts as a guide to the application of meteorological science in health care. It provides a background on biometeorology by covering basic concepts of human anatomy and meteorology, and how modern biometeorological science can be incorporated into medical practice through diagnosis, prevention and treatment of physical and mental diseases. The recommendations, advice and preventive measures addressed in this book aim to help people adapt to different weather phenomena and changes to minimize negative health consequences, which is increasingly relevant as climate change and its effects on human health become more pronounced and studied. The book is intended for environmental epidemiologists, medical students, physicians, health care providers, climate scientists, insurance industries and policy makers, but will also appeal to general enthusiasts of atmospheric, climate and medical sciences.

Elements of Meteorology

Elements of Meteorology
Author: Albert Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1975
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The structure of the atmosphere; Atmospheric measurements; The energy of the atmosphere; Atmospheric motions: causes; atmospheric motions: Circulation patterns; Atmospheric motions: Cyclonic vortices; Climate; Weather forecasting; Applications of meteorology; Modification of weather and climate.

Fundamentals of Meteorology

Fundamentals of Meteorology
Author: Vlado Spiridonov
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030526550

This book is dedicated to the atmosphere of our planet, and discusses historical and contemporary achievements in meteorological science and technology for the betterment of society. The book explores many significant atmospheric phenomena and physical processes from the local to global scale, as well as from the perspective of short and long-term time scales, and links these processes to various applications in other scientific disciplines with linkages to meteorology. In addition to addressing general topics such as climate system dynamics and climate change, the book also discusses atmospheric boundary layer, atmospheric waves, atmospheric chemistry, optics/photometeors, electricity, atmospheric modeling and numeric weather prediction. Through its interdisciplinary approach, the book will be of interest to researchers, students and academics in meteorology and atmospheric science, environmental physics, climate change dynamics, air pollution and human health impacts of atmospheric aerosols.

Braving the Elements

Braving the Elements
Author: David Laskin
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 273
Release: 1997-06-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 038546956X

Nowhere in the world is weather as volatile and powerful as it is in North America. Scorching heat in the Southwest, hurricanes on the Atlantic coast, tornadoes in the Plains, blizzards in the mountains: Every area of the country has vastly different weather, and vastly different cultures as a result. Braving the Elements is David Laskin's delightful and fascinating history of how our unique weather has shaped a nation, and how we've tried to cope with it over centuries. Since before Columbus, the peoples of America have struggled to make sense of the capricious and violent nature of America's weather. Anasazi Indians used the rain dance (and sometimes human sacrifice) to induce rain, while the Puritans in New England blamed the sins of the community for lightening strikes and Nor'easters. IN modern times we carry on those traditions by blaming the weatherman for ruined weekends. Despite hi-tech satellites and powerful computers and 24-hour-a-day forecasting from The Weather Channel, we're still at the mercy of the whims of Mother Nature. Laskin recounts the many dramatic moments in American weather history, from the "Little Ice Age" to Ben Franklin's invention of the lightning rod to the Great Blizzard of the 1930's to the worries about global warming. Packed with fresh insights and wonderful lore and trivia, Braving the Elements is unique and essential reading for anyone who's ever asked, "What's it like outside?"

Elements of Meteorology

Elements of Meteorology
Author: Albert Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1970
Genre: Meteorology
ISBN:

For those who are curious about their physical environment.

Mountain Meteorology

Mountain Meteorology
Author: C. David Whiteman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2000-06-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0199881065

Mountain Meteorology: Fundamentals and Applications offers first an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of mountain meteorology, then goes on to discuss their application in natural resources management. It includes over two hundred beautiful, full-color photographs, figures, and diagrams, as well as observable indicators of atmospheric processes--such as winds, temperature, and clouds--to facilitate the recognition of weather systems and events for a variety of readers. It is ideal for those who spend time in or near mountains and whose daily activities are affected by weather. As a comprehensive work filled with diverse examples and colorful illustrations, it is essential for professionals, scholars, and students of meteorology.

Essentials of Meteorology

Essentials of Meteorology
Author: C. Donald Ahrens
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780534422660

This workbook/study guide is organized by chapter and includes chapter summary, important concepts, self-test true/false, multiple choice, and essay type questions and answers. A list of additional suggested reading material is also included to further enhance student understanding of the subject.

The Handbook of Meteorology

The Handbook of Meteorology
Author: Frank R. Spellman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2013
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 081088612X

The Handbook of Meteorology gives specialists and non-specialists alike a clear understanding of the way our weather functions. It provides scientific answers to questions that arise when looking at the world around us. It starts with the basics of weather--temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind--before moving on to cover highs, lows, fronts, and storms, and finally ending with a look at weather forecasts, cloud watching, weather tools, and much more. The Handbook of Meteorology provides a condensed but all-inclusive broad sweep of meteorology, employing several illustrations to translate detailed technical information into terms that everyone can follow and readily refer to. It is a comprehensive reference for any budding meteorologist or environmental professional in the field, laboratory, or classroom.