weather forecasting

In this book, you'll learn about a variety of career paths in meteorology, opportunities and resources for women, typical educational paths, methods of exploring these fields while in school, key skills for success, and much more.

Readers will learn about weather forecasting and how to make their own weather instruments with three engaging makerspace projects.

"On October 16, 1987 meteorologists predicted a nice, breezy day in the south of England. Instead, the countryside was battered by the worst storm to hit the country in over 300 years. Twenty-two people were killed and damages totaled more than 3.3 million dollars. In the aftermath, scientists asked themselves: why was the forecast wrong? What could have been done to predict this? Meteorologist Tim Palmer discovered the answer: it comes down to embracing chaos. In The Primacy of Doubt, Palmer tells the story of how scientists learned to accurately predict the weather, and how we can use those insights to predict everything else, from the workings of the brain and how it creates consciousness to how quantum mechanics enables everything we see to emerge from just four basic particles"--Provided by publisher.

Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. Winds can swirl up to 300 miles per hour, destroying whatever is in their path. No matter the size of a tornado, any preparation or prediction is key for survival and mitigating damage. This book gives readers the facts behind what causes tornadoes and the reality of what happens when one hits. Real-life tornadoes are shown in examples and photographs, giving readers a front row seat to some of the most destructive tornadoes ever.

There's no question about it: Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and getting worse as climate change occurs. These incredible forces of nature form over warm ocean waters near the equator. Their violent winds and heavy rains can cause great destruction and even loss of life. Luckily, technology has progressed enough that many places get at least some warning before a storm hits. In this book, readers learn more about what causes a hurricane, how they are classified and named, and how hurricanes are predicted. Safety tips for before, during, and after a storm are also included.

"[Looks at] the methods people have developed to predict the weather, from looking at the sky to running models on a computer . . ."--Back cover.

"Weather affects us every day. How do we know what the weather will be like where we live? How can we prepare for it? Find out the science behind weather observation and prediction"--Provided by publisher.

"[Cappucci is] a meteorologist for The Washington Post, and you might think of him as Doogie Howser meets Bill Paxton from Twister, with a dash of Leonardo DiCaprio from Catch Me If You Can. Combining reportage and accessible science with personal storytelling and infectious enthusiasm, Looking Up is a riveting ride through the state of our weather and a touching story about parents and mentors helping a budding scientist achieve his improbable dreams. Throughout, readers get a tutorial on the basics of weather science and the impact of the climate"--Provided by publisher.

"A handy reference to meteorology and to the types of weather phenomena that one might encounter at home or in nature"--OCLC.

In this eye-opening trove of outdoor clues, the author turns his keen senses to the weather. By "reading" nature as he does, you'll not only detect what the weather is doing (and predict what's coming), you'll enter a secret wonderland of sights and sounds you've never noticed before.