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Weather by the numbers : the genesis of modern meteorology / Kristine C. Harper.
| Author/creator | Harper, Kristine |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2008. |
| Description | ix, 308 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Transformations Transformations (M.I.T. Press) ^A468418 |
| Contents | A stagnant atmosphere : the weather services before World War II -- Toward a more dynamic atmosphere : discipline development in the interwar period (1919-1938) -- An expanding atmosphere : the war years (1939-1945) -- Initial atmospheric conditions : scientific goals, civilian manpower, and military funding (1944-1948) -- An international atmosphere : Carl-Gustav Rossby and the Scandinavian connection (1948-1950) -- Creating a realistic atmosphere (1950-1952) -- A changing atmosphere : from developmental to operational numerical weather prediction (1952-1955) -- A new atmosphere. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-298) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007039860 |
| ISBN | 9780262083782 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0262083787 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC855 .H374 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |