Guide To Meteorological Instruments And Methods Of Observation

This publication provides users with practical information on observational matters supplementing that already contained in the WMO technical regulations and other relevant publications. It also contains the description of practices, procedures and specifications to be followed concerning the GOS.--Publisher's description.

The guide encourages the adoption of WMO/ICAO standards where applicable. An important factor taken into account is the cost of provision of observation compared with measurable benefits likely to be derived from a particular application.--Publisher's description.

Precipitation plays a significant role in the climate system, and this book is the first to provide a comprehensive examination of the processes involved in the generation of clouds, rain, snow and hail; how precipitation is measured; how its distribution has changed over time; and how we still need to make improvements to the way precipitation is measured. It traces our attempts to understand what clouds are, from ancient Greeks to the present day. It also discusses developments in the measurement of precipitation, from rain gauges to satellite techniques, and how these measurements have enabled researchers to estimate global trends, totals, variability and extremes of precipitation. This will be a valuable and fascinating reference for academic researchers in the fields of environmental science and climatology. It will also be of great interest to professionals in water resource and flood management.