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Atmosphere and Temperature

Atmosphere and Temperature

Date: 1971-01
Creator: Christy, J. J.
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.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
Pressure and Wind

Pressure and Wind

Date: 1971-05
Creator: Christy, J. J.
Description: This booklet gives an overview of pressure and wind as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes an "Explanation of the effects of pressure in the atmosphere to include altimeter error, identity of the standard reference plane, identity of and weather connected with high and low pressure systems plus associated winds." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library