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Snow, John T. – Scientific American, 1984
Although tornadoes have been one of the most elusive phenomena in meteorology, new observation techniques are now revealing how they are spawned by thunderstorms. Tornado structure and formation, thunderstorms, tornadic thunderstorms, and the evolution and structure of such thunderstorms are considered. Why the Midwest has frequent tornadoes is…
Descriptors: Meteorology, Natural Disasters, Scientific Research, Weather
Peer reviewedNitecki, Danuta A. – RQ, 1980
The three papers presented discuss the components of the pricing structure for online service vendors (Roger Summit); describe an information system designed to provide agricultural weather data to farmers (Lehnert and Scott); and explore the impact of information delivery systems for the home (Mark Plakias). (FM)
Descriptors: Costs, Delivery Systems, Information Systems, Library Services
Aviation/Space, 1982
Spurred by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) technological advances, a budding industry is manufacturing equipment and providing services toward better management of earth's resources. Topics discussed include image processing, multispectral photography, ground use sensor, and weather data receiver. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education
