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The Weather Observer's Handbook

Stephen Burt author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:25th Apr '24

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Comprehensive, practical, and independent guide to all aspects of making weather observations for amateurs and professionals alike.

This freshly updated handbook provides a comprehensive, practical, and independent guide to all aspects of making weather observations, emphasising modern instruments and automatic weather stations. It is ideal for both amateur observers choosing their first weather instruments and for professional observers looking for up-to-date guidelines.This handbook provides a comprehensive, practical, and independent guide to all aspects of making weather observations. The second edition has been fully updated throughout with new material, new instruments and technologies, and the latest reference and research materials. Traditional and modern weather instruments are covered, including how best to choose and to site a weather station, how to get the best out of your equipment, how to store and analyse your records and how to share your observations. The book's emphasis is on modern electronic instruments and automatic weather stations. It provides advice on replacing 'traditional' mercury-based thermometers and barometers with modern digital sensors, following implementation of the UN Minamata Convention outlawing mercury in the environment. The Weather Observer's Handbook will again prove to be an invaluable resource for both amateur observers choosing their first weather instruments and professional observers looking for a comprehensive and up-to-date guide.

'… an excellent introduction to setting up and running a weather station, with actionable tips, including on calibration, that assist readers no matter what their budget for equipment may be. … Highly recommended.' S. G. Decker, Choice

ISBN: 9781009260541

Dimensions: 262mm x 184mm x 33mm

Weight: 1170g

522 pages

2nd Revised edition