Rodgers, Alan, 1958-
Wind and air pressure / Alan Rodgers and Angella Streluk. - Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2003. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. - Measuring the weather . - Rodgers, Alan, 1958- Measuring the weather. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What is wind? -- Wind direction -- Land and sea -- Wind chill -- Wind and weather -- Measuring wind strength -- The beaufort wind scale -- Using technology to monitor the wind -- Extreme winds -- Global winds -- What is air pressure? -- Barometers -- Highs and lows.
An illustrated introduction to wind and air pressure, discussing what they are, their impact on the weather, and the tools and techniques used to measure them.
4.4 3-6 Follett Library Resources
158810690X
2002004015
Winds.
Atmospheric pressure.
QC931.4 / .R64 2003
551.51/8
Wind and air pressure / Alan Rodgers and Angella Streluk. - Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2003. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. - Measuring the weather . - Rodgers, Alan, 1958- Measuring the weather. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What is wind? -- Wind direction -- Land and sea -- Wind chill -- Wind and weather -- Measuring wind strength -- The beaufort wind scale -- Using technology to monitor the wind -- Extreme winds -- Global winds -- What is air pressure? -- Barometers -- Highs and lows.
An illustrated introduction to wind and air pressure, discussing what they are, their impact on the weather, and the tools and techniques used to measure them.
4.4 3-6 Follett Library Resources
158810690X
2002004015
Winds.
Atmospheric pressure.
QC931.4 / .R64 2003
551.51/8