Aeronautical Meteorology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163804810)

Aeronautical Meteorology is a comprehensive book written by George F. Taylor, which focuses on the study of weather and its effects on aviation. The book covers all aspects of meteorology, including the atmosphere, weather systems, and forecasting techniques. It also provides a detailed understanding of the various weather hazards that pilots may encounter, such as turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, and wind shear.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific topic related to aeronautical meteorology. The first chapter introduces the basic concepts of meteorology, including the structure and composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric pressure, and temperature. The subsequent chapters cover various weather phenomena, such as clouds, precipitation, and visibility.The book also includes a detailed discussion of the various tools and techniques used in weather forecasting, including satellite imagery, radar data, and numerical models. The final chapters of the book provide a comprehensive overview of aviation weather hazards and their effects on aircraft operations.Overall, Aeronautical Meteorology is an essential resource for pilots, air traffic controllers, and meteorologists who need a thorough understanding of weather and its impact on aviation. It is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George F. Taylor
ISBN-10: 1163804819
ISBN-13: 9781163804810
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 476
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d