{"product_id":"meteorology-of-tropical-west-africa-douglas-j-parker-9781118391303","title":"Meteorology of Tropical West Africa: The Forecasters' Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeteorology of tropical West Africa: the Forecasters' Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e presents the science and practice of weather forecasting for an important region of the tropics. Connecting basic theory with forecasting practice, the book provides a unique training volume for operational weather forecasters, and is also suitable for students of tropical meteorology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe West African region contains a number of archetypal climatic zones, meaning that the science of its weather and climate applies to many other tropical regions. West Africa also exhibits some of the world's most remarkable weather systems, making it an inspiring region for students to investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe weather of West Africa affects human livelihoods on a daily basis, and can contribute to hardship, poverty and mortality. Therefore, the ability to understand and predict the weather has the potential to deliver significant benefits to both society and economies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes comprehensive background material alongside documentation of weather forecasting methods. Many examples taken from observations of West African weather systems are included and online case-studies are referenced widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas J. Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118391306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118391303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/24\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.90d","brand":"Douglas J. Parker","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48807880425727,"sku":"9781118391303","price":158.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/meteorology-of-tropical-west-africa-douglas-j-parker-9781118391303","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}