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<p>This reference for students of meteorology and climatology as well as the interested general reader contains nearly 2,000 cross-referenced entries on a range of topics related to weather and climate. A sampling of topics includes infrared satellite imagery, freezing rain, tropical depression, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, cosmic radiation, and streak lightning. A chronology of major developments in the field and various conversion tables are included in the appendices. <P>Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)</p> <h3>School Library Journal</h3> <p>Adult/High School-From the simple to the complex, this dictionary clearly and concisely explains meteorological terms and concepts. It is amazing just how much information lies between its covers. Entries include acronyms, which help in deciphering the alphabet soup that can befuddle newcomers to the field. Better-known worldwide meteorological programs, agreements, and organizations can be found here as well. As a bonus, Web sites for a number of the organizations are appended. The black-and-white illustrations and diagrams found throughout the volume are top-notch. There's everything from the expected i

Author

Jacqueline Smith; Facts on File, Inc

Publisher

Facts On File, Incorporated

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780816062966

Subjects

Science, Young Adult, Fiction