RADAR FOR METEOROLOGISTS, Third Edition, is a comprehensive overview of the use of radar for the detection of meteorological an non-meteorological targets. While it covers the theoretical basis for using radar in an understandable and easy to read way, it also discusses prac-tical ways in which radar data are used and how to interpret the images now provided by modern Doppler radars. Ronald E. …
ABSTRACT: The algorithms currently in use for calculating the wet-bulb temperature from pressure, relative humidity, and air temperature have errors of a degree or more. Here, the equation for the thermodynamic wet-bulb temperature is derived using the Rankine?Kirchhoff approximations, which are highly accurate for meteorological and climatological applications. Likewise, equations are derived …
ABSTRACT: Gust factors are widely used in engineering applications to adjust wind data to standard siting and roughness conditions. Multiyear average gust factors have been typically applied in the applications. Using 1-min Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) data from over 500 stations in the contiguous United States, the gust factor record is assessed for significant discontinuities usi…
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics by Ranald V. Giles is a thorough introduction to the key concepts and applications of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. The book presents an in-depth examination of fluid properties, as well as the fundamentals of fluid statics and dynamics, with an emphasis on real-world engineering uses. It covers vital subjects such as pressure, buoyancy, flow measurement, and th…
Basic Mathematics for Welding by Leonard Mrachek offers a straightforward guide to the key mathematical principles used in welding and fabrication. The book addresses core topics like measurement, unit conversions, geometry, and trigonometry, which are vital for performing accurate calculations and welding tasks. It focuses on practical applications, such as determining angles, areas, and mater…
The book Wave and Wind Directionality: Applications to the Design of Structures, based on the proceedings of the International Conference, examines the impact of wave and wind directionality on structural design. It provides insights into the challenges of evaluating environmental loads and their effects on various structural types, such as offshore installations, coastal structures, and tall b…
The book "Meteorological Measurements and Instrumentation" by R. Giles Harrison delves into the tools and methods essential for observing and quantifying atmospheric conditions. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals in meteorology and environmental sciences, this text provides an in-depth look at meteorological instruments, including their principles, calibration techniques, and…
Wave breaking represents one of the most interesting and challenging problems for fluid mechanics and physical oceanography. Over the last 15 years our understanding has undergone a dramatic leap forward, and wave breaking has emerged as a process whose physics is clarified and quantified. Ocean wave breaking plays the primary role in the air-sea exchange of momentum, mass and heat, and it is o…