On Aristotle Meteorology 1.1-3
by Philopon, Jean, Kupreeva, Inna
fromAncient commentators on Aristotle
Aristotle's Meteorology influenced generations of speculation about the earth sciences, ranging from atmospheric phenomena to earthquakes. The commentary of John Philoponus (6th century AD) on the opening three chapters of Meteorology is here translated for the first time into E…
On Aristotle Meteorology 1.1-3
by Kupreeva, Inna, Philoponus, John, Aristotle
fromAncient commentators on Aristotle
Of John Philoponus' commentary on the Meteorology only that on chapters 1-9 and 12 of the first book has been preserved. It is translated in this series in two parts, the first covering chapters 1-4, the second chapters 5-9 and 12.
On Aristotle Meteorology 1.1-3
by Kupreeva, Inna, Philoponus, John, Aristotle
fromAncient commentators on Aristotle
Of John Philoponus' commentary on the Meteorology only that on chapters 1-9 and 12 of the first book has been preserved. It is translated in this series in two parts, the first covering chapters 1-4, the second chapters 5-9 and 12.
"Intended primarily as an introductory textbook for the postgraduate students of atmospheric sciences, geophysics, and meteorology, this book would also be extremely useful to all those engaged in meteorological research. The book, comprising fifteen chapters, provides a detaile…
This is the only scientific review of ball lightning in print at the present time with an up-to-date coverage of theory. This book provides a critical review of eyewitness observations of ball lightning and of evidence of its interaction with the environment. Ball lightning is p…
Down comes a deluge of sonorous hail, Or prone-descending rain. Wide-rent, the clouds Pour a whole flood, and yet, its flame unquenched, Th'unconquerable lightning struggles through. Ragged and fierce, or in red whirling balls, And fires the mountains with redoubled rage. Black …
Presents an introduction to meteorology and the weather, discussings atmospheric conditions, clouds, precipitation, storms, climate zones, forecasting, measurement, and climate change.
Urban meteorology: forecasting, monitoring, and meeting users' needs
by National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, National Research Council (U.S.)., Committee on Urban Meteorology: Scoping the Problem, Defining the Needs, National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate., Woods Hole, Mass.)
Urban Meteorology: Forecasting, Monitoring, and Meeting Users' Needs
by National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (BASC) Summer Community Workshop, Woods Hole, Mass.), National Research Council (U.S.)., Committee on Urban Meteorology: Scoping the Problem, Defining the Needs
fromOnline access: National Academy of Sciences National Academ…