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  1. Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather (2013)

    Subject
    Earth Science
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 NTSC, 720 minutes), £54.99

    Professor Robert G. Fovell, from the University of California, Los Angeles, introduces the fundamental concepts of meteorology including, the structure of the atmosphere, the physics of gases, liquids and...

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  2. Climates and Weather Explained (1997 Multimedia)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    An interduction to the study of atmosphere, integrating climatology and meteorology. Explains basic principles, concepts and processes, supported by illustrations and case studies demonstrating the relevance...

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  3. Tornado (1972 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Discusses occurrences of tornadoes in the USA and the damage caused by tornadoes. Time-lapse photography, radar and laboratory models are shown in use as instruments for studying the formation of tornadoes...

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  4. Downbursts (1986 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 28 min., 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Concentrates more on aviation than meteorology discussing the hazardous low-level wind shears associated with downdraughts from severe convective storms (downbursts). Describes flying techniques which enable...

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  5. Cirrus Shields in Thunderstorms (1979 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 7 min., 1996 sale: £15.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Convection during thunderstorms caused by heat leads to an ascension of the clouds with the formation of a cirrus shield, an overshooting top; anvil forms result from wind shearing. Explanations using...

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  6. Formation of Rain and Snow, The (1962 Film)

    Director
    Peter Mullings
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Dr Mason demonstrates laboratory techniques which have been designed to reproduce the behaviour of clouds. He suggests a solution to the problem why cloud does not necessarily produce rain and snow.

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  7. Horizontal and Vertical Motion Fields in Sea Breeze Circulation: Numerical Simulation (1980 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 7 min., 1996 sale: £15.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    The sea-breeze circulation over Florida is described using observed winds and inferences from the convergence lines which are related to the topography of the coastlines and Lake Okeechobee. The main part of...

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  8. Earth Science Videodisk (1994 Video)

    Subject
    Geography; Geology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videodisc. NTSC standard only. For UK use requires dual-standard player and monitor., £240.25 (+VAT inc. p&p)

    Consists of over 3500 photographs, diagrams, animations and videos selected and catalogued by the American Geological Institute to support standard [US] earth sciences texts and lecture subjects in physical...

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  9. Introduction to Eumetsat, An (1995 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS (PAL, SECAM). col. 4 min.

    What Eumetsat is (organisation, council, secretariat); programmes: MOP, MTP, EPS, MSG; satellites; meteorological applications; global perspective; HQ.

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  10. Meteorology: Trying to Bat a Thousand (2002)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 25 minutes), £29.95

    The importance of weather forecasting is emphasized as the technology used is demonstrated, including Doppler radar, weather balloons, satellites and computers.

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