Download or read book Meteorological Measurements and Instrumentation written by Giles Harrison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the fundamental scientific principles underlying high quality instrumentation used for environmental measurements. It discusses a wide range of in situ sensors employed in practical environmental monitoring and, in particular, those used in surface based measurement systems. It also considers the use of weather balloons to provide a wealth of upper atmosphere data. To illustrate the technologies in use it includes many examples of real atmospheric measurements in typical and unusual circumstances, with a discussion of the electronic signal conditioning, data acquisition considerations and data processing principles necessary for reliable measurements. This also allows the long history of atmospheric measurements to be placed in the context of the requirements of modern climate science, by building the physical science appreciation of the instrumental record and looking forward to new and emerging sensor and recording technologies.
Download or read book Meteorological Measurement Systems written by Fred V. Brock and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-02-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book treats instrumentation used in meteorological surface systems, both on the synoptic scale and the mesoscale, and the instrumentation used in upper air soundings. The text includes material on first- and second-order differential equations as applied to instrument dynamic performance, and required solutions are developed. Sensor physics are emphasized in order to explain how sensors work and to explore the strengths and weaknesses of each design type. The book is organized according to sensor type and function (temperature, humidity, and wind sensors, for example), though several unifying themes are developed for each sensor. Functional diagrams are used to portray sensors as a set of logical functions, and static sensitivity is derived from a sensor's transfer equation, focusing attention on sensor physics and on ways in which particular designs might be improved. Sensor performance specifications are explored, helping to compare various instruments and to tell users what to expect as a reasonable level of performance. Finally, the text examines the critical area of environmental exposure of instruments. In a well-designed, properly installed, and well-maintained meteorological measurement system, exposure problems are usually the largest source of error, making this chapter one of the most useful sections of the book.
Download or read book An Introduction to Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurement written by Thomas P. DeFelice and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appropriate for courses in Geography Instrumentation, Meteorological Measurements, Environmental Measurements, Principles of Atmospheric Measurements, or Environmental Instrumentation. It assumes a prerequisite introductory course in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or the equivalent. Introduces the fundamentals of field measurement by providing an up-to-date presentation of present and futuristic meteorological instruments and the measurements they make. It provides the reader with enough information to understand how these instruments operate, what to expect when making measurements with these instruments, and how to ensure the optimal performance of the devices.
Download or read book Surface Meteorological Instruments and Measurement Practices written by Gyan P. Srivastava and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2009 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Meteorological Measurement and Instrumentation written by R. Giles Harrison and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Measurement Methods in Atmospheric Sciences written by Stefan Emeis and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Measurement Methods in Atmospheric Sciences provides a comprehensive overview of in-situ and remote sensing measurement techniques for probing the Earth's atmosphere. The methods presented in this book span the entire range from classical meteorology via atmospheric chemistry and micrometeorological fiux determination to Earth observation from space. Standard instruments for meteorological and air quality monitoring methods, as well as specialized instrumentation predominantly used in scientific experiments, are covered. The presented techniques run from simple mechanical sensors to highly sophisticated electronic devices. Special emphasis is on the rapidly evolving field of remote sensing techniques. Here, active ground-based remote sending techniques such as SODAR and LIDAR find a detailed coverage. The book conveys the basic principles of the various observational and monitoring methods, enabling the user to identify the most appropriate method. An introductory chapter covers general principles (e. g. inversion of measured data, available platforms, statistical properties of data, data acquisition). Later chapters each treat methods for measuring a specific property (e.g. humidity, wind speed, wind direction). Long chapters provide an introductory tabular list of the methods treated. More than 100 figures and 400 references, mostly to the recent scientific literature, aid the reader in reading up on the details of the various methods at hand. Recommendations at the end of each major chapter provide additional hints on the use of some instruments in order to facilitate the selection of the proper instrument for a successful measurement. A large number of national and international standards, providing precise guidelines for measuring and acquiring reliable, reproducible and comparable data sets are listed in the appendix. A dedicated index allows easy access to this valuable information. The book addresses undergraduate and graduate students in meteorological and atmospheric sciences, physical geography, ecology, environmental sciences, agriculture and related disciplines as well as scientists in the process of planning atmospheric measurements in field campaigns or working with data already acquired. Practitioners in environmental agencies and similar institutions will benefit from instrument descriptions and the extended lists in the appendix.' (Publisher)
Download or read book Invention of the Meteorological Instruments written by William Edgar Knowles Middleton and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 1969 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Meteorological Measurements and Instrumentation written by and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weather instruments are crucially important to several industries. This is because weather is a shaping factor in various industrial sectors, from agriculture to shipping. Instruments that measure weather variables have been invented and tested since the time of Leonardo de Vinci. The earliest instruments were crude by today's standards and required manual observation and notation of the weather variable of interest. Agriculture is profoundly dependent on weather instruments, as assists farmers when to plant and what safety measures to take. In recent years, for the most profit, farmers try to sow their crops at the earliest opportunity, but if done too early the crops could fail. Weather sensors are of vital importance to the shipping industry because they can be used to forecast hurricanes and other storms. Temperature and air pressure can affect a plane behavior in the air as it modifies the amount of lift. Radar is used to track storms that can ground aircraft or making landing impossible. Wind speed and direction are considered on account of their role in convective energy exchange and the movement of spores, pollen, odors, and chemicals as they drift in the atmosphere. Precipitation amount, intensity, frequency, and form are significant in shaping the availability of water for crops and play an important role in soil erosion by water and in water quality issues. This volume 'Meteorological Measurements and Instrumentation' covers the fundamental scientific ideology essential high quality instrumentation intended for environmental measurements. It discusses an assortment of in situ instrumentations used in practical environmental monitoring and, specifically, those used in surface based measurement systems. It demonstrates the technologies in use including many examples of real atmospheric measurements in typical and unusual circumstances, with a discussion of the spatial lattice model applied for meteorological visualization and analysis, spatial-temporal patterns and controls of evapotranspiration principles necessary for reliable measurements, multi-model ensemble for seasonal precipitation forecast over Israel, frequency analysis of critical meteorological conditions in a changing climate, instrumentation and measurement of ground-level ultraviolet irradiance and spectral composition, and data processing principles necessary for reliable measurements.
Download or read book Environmental Instrumentation written by Leo J. Fritschen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid increase in environmental measurements during the past few decades is associated with (1) increasing awareness of the complex relations linking biological responses to atmospheric variables, (2) development of improved data acquisition and handling equipment, (3) the application of modeling to environmental problems, and (4) the implementation of large, cooperative studies of international scope. The consequences of man's possible alteration of the environment have increased our interest in the complex nature of biological responses to meteorological variables. This has generated activity in both measurements and in the application of modeling techniques. The virtual explosion of modeling activity is also associated with the development oflarge computers. The testing of these models has demonstrated the need for more, different, and better environmental data. In addition, technological developments, such as integrated circuits, have reduced the cost, power consumption, and complexity of data acquisition systems, thus promoting more environmental measurements. The emergence of scientific cooperation on a global scale has increased measurement activities markedly. The International Geophysical Year (1958) has been followed by the International Hydrologic Decade, the Inter national Biological Program, the Global Atmospheric Research Program, and a host of environmental studies of a regional nature that have all emphasized field data collection.
Download or read book Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation written by World Meteorological Organization and published by World Meteorological Organization. This book was released on 1996 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Air Pollution Modeling and its Application XVII written by Carlos Borrego and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-04-05 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1969 the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) established the Committee on Challenges of Modern Society (CCMS). The subject of air pol- tion was from the start, one of the priority problems under study within the fra- work of various pilot studies undertaken by this committee. The organization of a periodic conference dealing with air pollution modeling and its application has become one of the main activities within the pilot study relating to air pollution. The first five international conferences were organized by the United States as the pilot country; the second five by the Federal Republic of Germany; the third five by Belgium; the next four by The Netherlands; and the next five by Denmark; and with this one, the last three by Portugal. th This volume contains the papers and posters presented at the 27 NATO/CCMS International Technical Meeting on Air Pollution Modeling and Its Application held in Banff, Canada, 24-29 October 2004. The key topics at this ITM included: Role of Atmospheric Models in Air Pollution Policy and Abatement Strategies; Integrated Regional Modeling; Effects of Climate Change on Air Quality; Aerosols as Atmospheric Contaminants; New Developments; and Model Assessment and Verification. 104 participants from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia attended th the 27 ITM. The conference was jointly organized by the University of Aveiro, Portugal (Pilot Country) and by The University of Calgary, Canada (Host Country). A total of 74 oral and 22 poster papers were presented during the conference.
Download or read book Handbook of Meteorological Instruments written by Great Britain. Meteorological Office and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V. 1. Instruments for surface observations.--v. 2. Instruments for upper air observations.
Download or read book Invention of the Meteorological Instruments written by William Edgar Knowles Middleton and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The barometer -- The thermometer -- Instruments for measuring humidity -- The rain gauge and the atmometer -- The windvane and the anemometer -- The measurement of the duration of sunshine -- Early meteorographs -- Upper winds and the height and motion of clouds -- Upper-air soundings without telemetry -- Telemeteorography and the radiosonde -- Epilogue.
Download or read book Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation written by S. Teweles and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objects of the American Meteorological Society are "the development and dissemination of knowledge of meteorology in all its phases and applications, and the advancement of its professional ideals." The organization of the Society took place in affiliation with the American Association for the Advancement of Science at Saint Louis, Missouri, December 29, 1919, and its incorporation, at Washington, D. C., January 21, 1920. The work of the Society is carried on by the Bulletin, the Journal, and Meteorological Monographs, by papers and discussions at meetings of the Society, through the offices of the Secretary and the Executive Secretary, and by correspondence. All of the Americas are represented in the membership of the Society as well as many foreign countries.
Download or read book The Introduction of Self Registering Meteorological Instruments written by Robert P. Multhauf and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Introduction of Self-Registering Meteorological Instruments" by Robert P. Multhauf. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Measurement and Instrumentation Systems written by William Bolton and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1996 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a coherent and integrated approach to measurement and instrumentation designed for students following HND, HNC, BEng and BSc courses in mechanical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, chemical engineering, instrumentation and control, and applied physics. As well as being an accessible introduction to this important and wide-ranging subject, Bolton's book also provides a comprehensive coverage which will be of use for reference and revision, and plenty of problems at the end of each chapter.
Download or read book Meteorological Measurements and Instrumentation written by Giles Harrison and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the fundamental scientific principles underlying high quality instrumentation used for environmental measurements. It discusses a wide range of in situ sensors employed in practical environmental monitoring and, in particular, those used in surface based measurement systems. It also considers the use of weather balloons to provide a wealth of upper atmosphere data. To illustrate the technologies in use it includes many examples of real atmospheric measurements in typical and unusual circumstances, with a discussion of the electronic signal conditioning, data acquisition considerations and data processing principles necessary for reliable measurements. This also allows the long history of atmospheric measurements to be placed in the context of the requirements of modern climate science, by building the physical science appreciation of the instrumental record and looking forward to new and emerging sensor and recording technologies.
