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Storm Chasing Handbook
Author | : Tim Vasquez |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2008-12-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0970684088 |
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It's the definitive bible on storm chasing, updated in 2008! The Storm Chasing Handbook examines the hobby of storm chasing - the people, the philosophy, and the equipment. Using key findings from the past four decades of scientific literature, readers learn the inner workings of severe weather and dabble with the fundamentals of forecasting techniques, blended with wisdom from the author's own experiences. From target area and storm type prediction to successful, safe navigation, the Storm Chasing Handbook has it covered. A large appendix features a Great Plains travel guide covering local history, culture, meteorology, and geology for nearly 100 chase routes, dining recommendations, broadcast radio and NOAA weather maps, an almanac of past chase seasons, special telephone numbers for reporting severe weather, and a list of recommended videos, books, websites, and references. If you're heading into the field or you just have an interest in severe weather forecasting, Storm Chasing Handbook is the book you can't afford to be without.
Can You Survive Storm Chasing
Author | : Elizabeth Raum |
Publsiher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781429665872 |
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You're a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when, You're in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast but you're unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family in mortal danger? Experience the life or death dilemmas that face storm chasers. YOU CHOOSE what you'll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to safety or to doom.
A Daredevil s Guide to Storm Chasing
Author | : Amie Jane Leavitt |
Publsiher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781429699846 |
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"Describes the activity of storm chasing, including how it's done, the dangers involved, and how it has helped scientists learn about severe weather"--
The Ultimate Storm Survival Handbook
Author | : Warren Faidley |
Publsiher | : HarperChristian + ORM |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2006-08-20 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 9781418554088 |
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Be prepared to survive weather disasters no matter where you live with this complete guide. Year after year, dangerous weather become more intense—and more common. We all need to be ready for a potentially deadly storm to strike at any time. The Ultimate Storm Survival Handbook gives you all the information you need to prepare for hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, floods, hailstorms, and more. Along with clear instructions on preparing before a storm, the book also contains survival kit guidelines, helpful Websites, and quick-reference emergency checklists for each type of weather event. Get step-by-step instructions on: creating a plan for family survival securing your home and taking inventory caring for your pets familiarizing yourself with your area's storms and storm safety knowing what the warnings mean planning for the infirm and elderly
Weather Analysis and Forecasting Handbook
Author | : Tim Vasquez |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2011-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0983253307 |
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This is the ultimate guidebook for anyone who needs to know the details of operational weather analysis and forecasting, not just theoretical aspects and basic concepts. It is geared toward meteorology professionals, students, pilots, flight dispatchers, amateurs, storm chasers, and spotters. Basic physical concepts are reviewed, and then the book covers thermodynamics, surface analysis, and upper analysis. There is a thorough overview of weather systems, including their thermal structure, dynamics, and effects. Special problems such as thunderstorms, winter weather, and tropical weather are treated in detail. The margins are filled with forecasting facts, hard-hitting quotes, educational stories, and even a few fun weather jokes. With added emphasis on analysis, visualization, and awareness of model limitations, readers learn to use tools properly and are always a step ahead.
Instability Skew T Hodograph Handbook
Author | : Tim Vasquez |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2017-12 |
Genre | : Hodograph |
ISBN | : 0996942335 |
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The ultimate reference to soundings and hodographs, covering thermodynamics, surface analysis, and upper analysis. There is a thorough overview of weather systems, including their thermal structure, dynamics, and effects.
Extreme Weather
Author | : Bonnie Schneider |
Publsiher | : St. Martin's Press |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2012-01-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781137000286 |
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Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires - these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As a Meteorologist on CNN and HLN, Bonnie Schneider reports on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies - including FEMA and NOAA - to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including: *how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, on a boat or at home *how to prepare for potential dangers, such as deadly lightning, when planning a camping trip, vacation or sports outing *what you need to have at home to protect against floods, earthquakes, or severe storms *how to protect your home from rapidly spreading wildfire *how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Drawing on actual survivor stories, Extreme Weather reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever. *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Drawing on actual survivor stories, Extreme Weather reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever.
Weather Spotter s Field Guide
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Government publications |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822036833028 |
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