The Weather Observer's Handbook

Great weather book and very well illustrated. This book is to familiarize the weather observer with the standards and methods of measurement of the primary variables of weather, i.e. Temperature, Humidity, Wind Speed, and Barometric Pressure, and it does it in great detail. It also illustrates the history of the advancement of weather instruments.

For those interested in more than just a passing interest in a home weather station, this book is the best that has been published in a long time. Many ideas and details on how to make accurate observations and things to be aware of to obtain readings comparable to professional stations. An excellent book for the serious weather observer.

good information before you buy. goes over utility of different levels of weather stations.

If you are a weather observer, want to take it up as a hobby, or just want to expand your knowledge buy this book. It is the premier authority and destined to become the standard by which all observation reference books will be measured. Good solid science!

A new book with a lot of useful information.

This was a gift for my son for Christmas. He loves it! I have not read it but based my review on his reaction. He just is thrilled with it. Which makes me happy.

Better book than described. If you are interested in weather this is the book for you. Good starter book. a

This is a great book if you want to learn how to put together or use a weather station, but if you're wanting to learn about weather itself, go elsewhere. Nothing at all on how weather develops or what the forces are that incfluence weather. Terms not mentioned even once in the book include cloud types, coriolis effect, cyclones, heating, hurricane formation, tornadoes, weather fronts, or weather zones. Not wat I was expecting.

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I purchased an automatic weather station in 2006, but it wasn't until I read this book that I finally understood how to site it appropriately, how to calibrate the sensors and how to ensure my data was comparable to that of other local stations. I wish the book had been available prior to buying my weather station as it provides guidance on the type of stations available, their sensors, their suitability to different applications and locations. Having read the book, I have now replaced some of the sensors to improve their accuracy and changed the location of my sensors to follow recommended standards. The book is written in an easy-to-understand style providing practical guidance as well as theory and background for those who are interested. The author has done a great job getting the level of technical detail just right. Whether you're just someone interested in measuring the weather or require weather information in a professional capacity, this book is an invaluable resource and highly recommended.

For the complete novice expecting a book on weather- it is not. It is an excellent book on setting up a weather station either manual or automatic. The book is very comprehensive with summaries at the end. In effect I be using it as my go to reference, so it will not be a book to pass on. All observational parameters are explored and the advantages/ disadvantages in manual/ automatic. As an old school observer I prefer manual instrumentation so as I don’t own a fully automatic station I be reading the detailed chapter on automatic stations. I recommend this book to those serious in building a climatological record in their locality.

Enabled my Octogenarian dad get full value from his new toy and hobby. His weather station is now set up properly and has given him an increased interest in recording his readings

The best book ever on measuring the weather. Very detailed in a manner comprehensible to anyone.