Author: Strangeways, Ian
Title: Measuring the Natural Environment
Description: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, (2003). 2nd edition. orig.boards. 25x17cm, ix,534 pp. Textual illustrations.. Minor rubbing. A large chip (1cm) missing from rear cover. Good. ¶ Contents: Basics; Radiation; Temperature; Humidity; Wind; Barometric pressure; Evaporation; Precipitation; Soil moisture and groundwater; Rivers and lakes; Data logging; Telemetry; Visibility; Clouds; Lightning; Upper air; Oceans; Cold regions; Remote sensing; Atmospheric composition; Forward look. ["This new edition has been brought completely up-to-date and expanded considerably. It has five new chapters covering visibility, clouds, lightning, atmospheric composition, and the upper atmosphere. The chapter on barometric pressure has been rewritten and expanded, while the chapter on oceans and polar regions has been split into two separate and expanded chapters. In addition, the final chapter--Forward Look--has been rewritten. This volume will be important reading for all professionals involved in pure environmental research or in the day-to-day management of the environment." - Publisher's description]

Keywords: Environmental Monitoring, Environment Applied, Meteorological, Climatology Ecology, Meteorology Climate, Hydrology, Oceanography Civil, Engineering Physics, Measurement