Sky reading: forecasting weather is a feat new technology and age-old folklore work out in different ways
Article Abstract:
Old weather sayings are sometimes wrong, but the weather service is gearing up with the latest technology in forecasting. These include use of Doppler radar to map storms, the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) soon to be at airports, and the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS)
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
Innovations, Services, Weather, Weather forecasting, Myths and legends, Meteorological services, Doppler radar, Meteorological satellites
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
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Using map and mind
Article Abstract:
A lover of maps describes the joys of walking and being orientated by means of a topographic map. The symbols used on these maps are explained and sources for obtaining them, are provided.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
Methods, Orientation, Perceptual orientation, Hiking, Topographic maps
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
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