The Architecture of Clouds, 1st Edition
$86.78
- Hardcover
560 pages
- Release Date
4 March 2024
Summary
The Architecture of Clouds describes in a visual, poetic, and personal way how clouds are related to our everyday life and the weather. It expertly details how the art and science of clouds are interconnected with straightforward scientific explanations of the meteorological context in which clouds appear and why they form, alongside in-depth descriptions of the visual and artistic aspects of clouds. The air motion dynamics, cloud microphysics and thermodynamics discussed are written in a sty…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198870548 |
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| ISBN-10: | 019887054X |
| Author: | Howard B. Bluestein |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 560 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 4 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.23kg |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 175mm x 255mm |
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Critics Review
A fine book by a superb scientist and the world’s pre-eminent storm chaser. * Kerry Emanuel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology *
Bluestein’s book offers stunning photographs of clouds alongside solid scientific explanations of cloud formation and characteristics. In addition to exploring the raw beauty of clouds, the book also delves into clouds’ social, literary and artistic influences on society. This book is literally Bluestein’s love letter to clouds. * C. A. Sproles, Choice *
Howard B. Bluestein
Howard B. Bluestein is a Professor and George Lynn Cross Research Professor in the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. He also serves as a frequent visiting scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Bluestein earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in meteorology, all from M.I.T.
He utilizes advanced, mobile Doppler radar systems to investigate severe convective storms and tornadoes. His photographs of clouds have been published and exhibited in art museums internationally.
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