| Description |
1 online resource (24 video files (approximately 739 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Series |
Great courses.
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The great courses. Science & mathematics. Earth science
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Great courses (DVD)
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Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics.
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| Contents |
Episode 1 Nature Abhors Extremes Episode 2 Temperature, Pressure, and Density Episode 3 Atmosphere-Composition and Origin Episode 4 Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect Episode 5 Sphericity, Conduction, and Convection Episode 6 Sea Breezes and Santa Anas Episode 7 An Introduction to Atmospheric Moisture Episode 8 Bringing Air to Saturation Episode 9 Clouds, Stability, and Buoyancy, Part 1 Episode 10 Clouds, Stability, and Buoyancy, Part 2 Episode 11 Whence and Whither the Wind, Part 1 Episode 12 Whence and Whither the Wind, Part 2 Episode 13 The Global Atmospheric Circulation Episode 14 Fronts and Extratropical Cyclones Episode 15 Middle Troposphere-Troughs and Ridges Episode 16 Wind Shear-Horizontal and Vertical Episode 17 Mountain Influences on the Atmosphere Episode 18 Thunderstorms, Squall Lines, and Radar Episode 19 Supercells, Tornadoes, and Dry Lines Episode 20 Ocean Influences on Weather and Climate Episode 21 Tropical Cyclones Episode 22 Light and Lightning Episode 23 Prediction and Predictability Episode 24 The Imperfect Forecast. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Credits |
Directed by The Great Courses. |
| Performer |
Lectures by Robert G. Fovell. |
| Summary |
Embark on a fascinating foray into the complex and enthralling field of meteorology: the study of the weather. In the 24 engaging lectures of Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather, learn about the often surprising, always intriguing interactions that make up our world's climate. |
| Audience |
Rated TVPG. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Meteorology.
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Weather.
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Atmosphere.
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Educational films.
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Meteorology.
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Weather.
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Atmosphere.
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| Added Author |
Fovell, Robert G., 1958-
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hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT15776501 |
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