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Download full textLucy, Jon; And Others – 1980
The purpose of this publication is to promote a better understanding of how basic weather features develop on Chesapeake Bay and enable boaters to enjoy the Bay's unique waterways. Sections include: (1) Chesapeake Bay climate; (2) general weather features; (3) seasonal trends; (4) sources of weather information and forecasts; (5) weather service…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Boat Operators, Climate, Meteorology
Naval Training Command, Pensacola, FL. – 1974
One of the series for enlisted Navy and Naval Reserve personnel, the training manual prepares students for advancement within their rating, aids in on-the-job training, or serves as a review source. Charts, graphs, tables, maps, and illustrations supplement detailed text covering atmospheric physics and world climatology, air masses, circulation,…
Descriptors: Climate, Equipment Maintenance, Guides, Job Training
Gingerich, Owen – Scientific American, 1992
Presents an historical perspective of astronomy. Discusses how Columbus' discovery of America demonstrated the incompleteness of the ancient knowledge of the world and paved the way for unorthodox astronomical ideas, including the sun-centered cosmology of Copernicus. (MCO)
Descriptors: Art, Astronomy, History, Medieval History
Miley, James F. – 1972
This unit of instruction deals with a study of South Florida as an ecosystem. Consideration is given to meteorological features, geological foundations, chemical analyses, and biotic communities characteristic of South Florida. A major attribute is the development of monographs about the unique natural wealth of the lower South Florida peninsula.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Ecology, Geology, Instruction
Williams, Aaron, Jr. – 1973
Intended to supplement undergraduate college geography courses, this resource paper investigates the need and use of radar in weather phenomena research. Radar can be used to study weather phenomena over a wide area, thus improving the results of statistical analyses previously limited by inadequate data. Radar techniques are also useful for…
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Earth Science, Geography
Clarkson, W. W.; And Others – 1978
This module discusses the hydrologic considerations that apply to land application of wastes. These are precipitation, infiltration and percolation, evapotranspiration, runoff, and groundwater. Climatic considerations that relate to wastewater storage are also discussed. Particular emphasis is given to wastewater flow, precipitation, evaporation,…
Descriptors: Climate, Computer Programs, Environment, Instructional Materials
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC), Rockville, MD. – 1974
This guide is designed to assist personnel working in the National Weather Service's Severe Local Storm Spotter Networks in identifying and reporting severe local storms. Provided are pictures of cloud types for severe storms including tornadoes, hail, thunder, lightning, heavy rains, and waterspouts. Instructions for key indications to watch for…
Descriptors: Climate, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Naval Education and Training Command, Pensacola, FL. – 1976
One of a series of training manuals prepared for enlisted personnel in the Navy and Naval Reserve, this self-study package provides subject matter that relates directly to the occupational qualifications of the Aerographer's Mate rating. Contents include a 17-chapter text, a 15-item appendix followed by a subject index and the associated…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Correspondence Study, Guides, Instructional Materials
Rankins, William H., III; Wilson, David A. – 1976
This publication is a handbook for the do-it-yourselfer or anyone else interested in solar space and water heating. Described are methods for calculating sun angles, available energy, heating requirements, and solar heat storage. Also described are collector and system designs with mention of some design problems to avoid. Climatological data for…
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, Energy, Energy Conservation
Taylor, Bernadine A. – 1974
This self-study course was prepared specifically to be used with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Handbook 360, FIRE WEATHER...A GUIDE FOR APPLICATION OF METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION TO FOREST FIRE CONTROL OPERATIONS. It is designed not only to let the reader determine his comprehension of the text but also to develop…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Environmental Education, Fire Science Education, Forestry
Rayner, John N. – 1972
Intended to supplement undergraduate college geography courses, this resource paper investigates several concepts which are prerequisite to the study of physical geography. The student is provided with a "systems" approach to physical geography, which combines the underlying principles of physics with the contextual application of these principles…
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Earth Science, Energy
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC), Rockville, MD. National Weather Service. – 1975
The revised Aviation Weather book discusses each aspect of weather as it relates to aircraft operations and flight safety. The book is not an aircraft operating manual and omits all reference to specific weather services. Much of the book has been devoted to marginal, hazardous, and violent weather. It teaches pilots to learn to appreciate good…
Descriptors: Aircraft Pilots, Aviation Technology, Climate, Environmental Influences
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC), Rockville, MD. National Weather Service. – 1978
This pamphlet contains a set of guidelines for community leaders interested in developing preparedness plans for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Included in the guide is a list of the types of officials and agencies which should be involved in planning meetings. A set of suggestions for developing a community communications network and…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Civil Defense, Community Coordination, Community Education
Beyer, Fred L. – 1978
This publication is intended to serve as a teacher's guide for the instructional television series entitled "What On Earth?" The program, a one-year course for eighth-grade students, is composed of units on the earth as a body in space, meteorology, oceanography, and geology. Each topic is covered through a series of television programs. In the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology
Hershey, John T.; And Others – 1973
This material is one publication of a series of documents available from the Institute for Environmental Education (Cleveland) and consists of a curriculum activities guide to birds, bugs, dogs, and weather and environmental studies. The first edition of this material was prepared by the Documentation Task Force of Project KARE, Philadelphia, and…
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Guides, Environment, Environmental Education
