June 21st Father's Day! All the best gift ideas.  Shop NowJune 21st Father's Day! All the best gift ideas.  Shop Now

Satellites for Atmospheric Sciences 1: Meteorology, Climate and Atmospheric Composition

Hardcover
$170.00
Promotion message icon
Premium Members save an extra 10% and all Members collect stamps to save with Rewards. 10 stamps = $5.Learn More
In stock
This item is currently out of stock online.
Free standard shipping on orders over $60
Select a store to view item availability.

How can atmospheric variables such as temperature, wind, rain and ozone be measured by satellites? How are these measurements taken and what has been learned since the first measurements in the 1970s? What data are currently available and what data are expected in the future?

The first volume of this encyclopedic book answers these questions by reporting the history of satellite meteorology and addresses how national and international agencies define coordinated programs to cover user needs...