Introduction to Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurement, An

Appropriate for courses in Geography Instrumentation, Meteorological Measurements, Environmental Measurements, Principles of Atmospheric Measurements, or Environmental Instrumentation. It assumes a prerequisite introductory course in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or the equivalent.Introduces the fundamentals of field measurement by providing an up-to-date presentation of present and futuristic meteorological instruments and the measurements they make. It provides the reader with enough information to understand how these instruments operate, what to expect when making measurements with these instruments, and how to ensure the optimal performance of the devices.