Observing Weather and Climate from the Ground Up: A Nationwide Network of Networks (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309129862)

Detailed weather observations on local and regional levels are essential to a range of needs from forecasting tornadoes to making decisions that affect energy security, public health and safety, transportation, agriculture and all of our economic interests. As technological capabilities have become increasingly affordable, businesses, state and local governments, and individual weather enthusiasts have set up observing systems throughout the United States. However, because there is no national network tying many of these systems together, data collection methods are inconsistent and public accessibility is limited. This book identifies short-term and long-term goals for federal government sponsors and other public and private partners in establishing a coordinated nationwide "network of networks" of weather and climate observations.

Author: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climat
ISBN-10: 0309129869
ISBN-13: 9780309129862
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2009
Pages: 250
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 03/01/2009 pg. 49