The Barometer Handbook a Modern Look at Barometers and Applications of Barometric Pressure
The Barometer Handbooktakes the reader on an entertaining and informative trip through the history and use of this critical tool and provides a look at how barometric pressure effects climate and our weather.-- Peter Isler, two-time America's Cup winning navigator.The book is a gold mine, and a fascinating one at that.-- Jeff Weaver, BC, CanadaIt belongs in any shipboard library and is a must have companion for Burch's Modern Marine Weather published in 2008.-- Ocean Navigator Magazine, Nov/Dec, 2009"Of general interest is the impact of air pressure on health and sport. Anyone into outdoor pursuits will be drawn to the altimetry section."-- Bob McDavitt, MetService (NZ)"This is great stuff. It's the kind of book I wish I had when I started my career."-- Christopher Hampel, Environment Canada"Yet another brilliant book from the hand and mind of Dr David Burch. I loved reading this book."-- Kenn Batt, BOM Australia