Weather Watchers, The

Synopsis

Methods of observing the weather. Difficulties of obtaining an adequate data coverage of the globe by means of conventional surface and upper-air observations are pointed out. Possibilities of using balloons are examined; the use of aircraft for studying hurricanes, kites for investigating processes inside clouds, and time-lapse photography for revealing patterns of cloud development are considered. Shows dishpan simulations of large-scale circulations and laboratory investigations of the role of electrification in precipitation formation. Ends with a brief look at weather modification.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 30 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1968

Availability

Hire

Uses

Introductory courses.*

Subjects

Geography

Keywords

meteorology

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

McGraw-Hill

Distributor

Name

Contemporary Films

Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 7950

Address

British Film Institute
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN

Notes

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