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Author:
Vasquez, Tim, author.
Title:
Instability, skew-T, and hodograph handbook / Tim Vasquez.
Edition:
Color edition.
Edition 1.
Publisher:
Platinum Book,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
235 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Subject:
Severe storms--Forecasting--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Weather forecasting--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Hodograph--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Notes:
Includes bibliographic references (pages 225-229) and index.
Summary:
"Released in 2017 Instability, Skew-T, and Hodograph Handbook provides a full background on working with skew-T diagrams and hodographs. Math is kept to an absolute minimum, the text has a friendly tone, and the information starts out simple and then builds on the existing text. Learn how these diagrams work, what all the lines mean and how to use the charts. Nearly every known severe weather index is covered, including newer parameters like Significant Tornado Parameter and Critical Angle. Informative notes in the margin help clarify the material and provide related historical and technical background. Each chapter has a summary section and and 20 questions" -- publisher's website.
ISBN:
0996942335
9780996942331
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1054110600
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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