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Atmosphere and Temperature

Atmosphere and Temperature
Description:

This booklet gives an overview of atmosphere and temperature as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Pressure scale measurement, isobars, forces that affect winds, high and low pressure systems and associate weather formation prevailing wind belts." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.

Creator: Christy, J. J.
Creation Date: 1971-01
Partner(s):
Boyce Ditto Public Library
Collection(s):
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters
Creator (Author):
Publisher Info:
Place of Publication: Texas
Original Creation Date: 1971-01
Coverage:
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Date
1971-01
Description:

This booklet gives an overview of atmosphere and temperature as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Pressure scale measurement, isobars, forces that affect winds, high and low pressure systems and associate weather formation prevailing wind belts." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.

Note:

There are handwritten notes throughout the book, including circled answers in the self-evaluation questions.

Physical Description:

iii, 26 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): greenhouse effect | convection | atmosphere | weather
Alternate Title: Programed Text AM 32 (C), January 1971
Partner:
Boyce Ditto Public Library
Collection:
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters
Identifier:
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth46577
Resource Type: Book
Format: Text

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