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The Weather Machine : How We See Into the Future

by Andrew Blum
RM48.47 MYR
The Weather Machine : How We See Into the Future - Thryft
The Weather Machine : How We See Into the Future - Thryft

Predicting the unpredictable: The Weather Machine

"The Weather Machine" offers a fascinating insight into the science behind weather prediction. Blum takes readers on a journey through the inventions and algorithms that make it possible to forecast the weather with increasing accuracy. This book provides an appreciation for the immense cooperation and dedication of people worldwide to this remarkable collaborative invention which helps people to save lives and make better plans.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Weather Machine : How We See Into the Future

by Andrew Blum
RM48.47 MYR
ISBN: 9781847923417
Authors: Andrew Blum
Publisher: The Bodley Head
Date of Publication: 2019-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Nature, History
Related Topics: Nature, Environment
Goodreads rating: 3.48
(rated by 1231 readers)

Description

From the acclaimed author of Tubes, a lively and surprising tour through the global network that predicts our weather, the people behind it, and what it reveals about our climate and our planetThe weather is the foundation of our daily lives. It’s a staple of small talk, the app on our smartphones, and often the first thing we check each morning. Yet behind all these humble interactions is the largest and most elaborate piece of infrastructure human beings have ever constructed—a triumph of both science and global cooperation. But what is the weather machine, and who created it?In The Weather Machine, Andrew Blum takes readers on a fascinating journey through the people, places, and tools of forecasting, exploring how the weather went from something we simply observed to something we could actually predict. As he travels across the planet, he visits some of the oldest and most important weather stations and watches the newest satellites blast off. He explores the dogged efforts of forecasters to create a supercomputer model of the atmosphere, while trying to grasp the ongoing relevance of TV weather forecasters.In the increasingly unpredictable world of climate change, correctly understanding the weather is vital. Written with the sharp wit and infectious curiosity Andrew Blum is known for, The Weather Machine pulls back the curtain on a universal part of our everyday lives, illuminating our changing relationships with technology, the planet, and our global community.
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Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.