What does it mean when there is a corona around the moon? How do you
tell the difference between stratocumulus and nimbostratus clouds? THE
WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is an essential guide to the many
different types of phenomena that may be observed, and also gives brief
details of the weather that may be expected. The following topics are
covered in a reader-friendly format:
ø Cloud classification
ø How to identify different cloud types and how they relate to forthcoming weather
ø How clouds are formed
ø Optical phenomena
ø Precipitation
ø Wind
ø Severe weather
ø Weather systems
ø Satellite images and weather maps
Full of beautiful color photographs and diagrams, THE WEATHER
IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is essential for the outdoor photographer,
adventurer, or meteorological enthusiast. It is also perfect for any
parent whose child asks the proverbial question, "Why is the sky blue?"