By the early nineteenth century, meteorologists were equipped with plenty of useful devices: barometers, thermometers, hygrometers, and any number of variations thereon. But the nature of these instruments was not wholly understood. While it was possible to take accurate measurements with a baromete...

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1. Verfasser:	Daniell, J. Frederic 1790-1845 (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1827
Schriftenreihe:	Cambridge library collection. Physical sciences
Schlagworte:	Meteorology
Online-Zugang:	BSB01 FHN01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	By the early nineteenth century, meteorologists were equipped with plenty of useful devices: barometers, thermometers, hygrometers, and any number of variations thereon. But the nature of these instruments was not wholly understood. While it was possible to take accurate measurements with a barometer, what physical process made the mercury move? What exactly is atmospheric pressure? And how can one measure sunlight? Ranging from wild theories of gravity-resistant air particles to the latest experiments in altitude, chemist and physicist John Frederic Daniell (1790–1845) presents his answers in this collection of essays. First published in 1823, this enlarged second edition of 1827 includes his work on the climate of London, the effect of atmospheric conditions on human health, and suggested improvements for the design of a new hygrometer. Daniell later became the first professor of chemistry at King's College, London, and foreign secretary of the Royal Society
Beschreibung:	"This edition first published 1827"-Title page verso
Beschreibung:	1 online resource (viii, 643 pages)
ISBN:	9781139520690
DOI:	10.1017/CBO9781139520690