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Hi,

Having been interested in the weather for many years, i decided to get myself a weather station...
(n96gy) which is ticking away nicely as i write this..

As i want to get the most out of my little system and understand it to the best of my ability i would be interested to hear of any good books to point me in the right direction.

Thanks
Chris Scott
Derbyshire
UK.

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Chris Scott,
Derbyshire,
UK.

http://www.goose157.co.uk/cjscott157/index.htm

If it's books on meteorology you're looking for, there's a list of recommended books on the 'Weatherfaqs' site that I maintain - http://weatherfaqs.org.uk/node/105. The rest of the site has lots of useful information (not written by me, I hasten to add).

I've got the Ross Reynolds book, and it's very good.

I'm not sure that there are any books about 'home' weather stations.

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Steve
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thanks again....
i want to get to grips with my weather station, but my aim is to get a good understanding of what makes weather tick...
so your link is perfect for my wanting to learn. i should have done this years ago but now i have more time on my hands...(kids are grown up) i want to persue some of my interests...
Cheers
Chris,
Derbyshire
uk.

Current data for
26/02/2012 19:23

Temperature (°C):
Current 6.3
Trend (per hour) -0.2
Average today 6.4
Wind chill 6.3
Heat Index 6.3
Dew Point 4.1
Rel Humidity 86%

Wind (mph):
Current Gust 0.0 SE
Average Speed 0.0 ---

Rainfall (mm):
Current rate 0.0
Last hour 0.0
Total today 0.0
Total yesterday 0.0
Total this month 0.0
Total this year 0.0

Pressure (hPa):
Current 1024.8
Trend (per hour) -0.1

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Chris Scott,
Derbyshire,
UK.

http://www.goose157.co.uk/cjscott157/index.htm

The Met office Fact Sheets (already mentioned on here) are an excellent introduction to the weather -

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/library/publications/factsheets

Of if you are interested if forecasting, try and get hold of Tim Vasquez series of books. They are very detailed and aimed more at forecasters, but are still full of very good useful information.

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http://warwick-weather.com

Wow.... thanks for the links..... i will be printing off pdf's tonight .... plenty of food for thought!!
Thanks to all for the help so far....(Good to know there are people out there willing to help others)
Cheers,
Chris Scott,
Derbyshire,
UK.

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Chris Scott,
Derbyshire,
UK.

http://www.goose157.co.uk/cjscott157/index.htm

Hi,
Another title to consider if you want a really good general overview is The Weather Handbook, 2nd edition by Alan Watts (he of Instant Weather Forecasting fame), Adlard Coles Nautical publishing, I think this is just a brilliant book!
If you decide to take to the next level I'd recommend Atmosphere, Weather and Climate by Roger Barry and Richard Chorley.
cheers,
Bill.

Thanks Bill,
Another book to add to my list by the sound of it!
Much appreciated info,
Cheers...

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Chris Scott,
Derbyshire,
UK.

http://www.goose157.co.uk/cjscott157/index.htm

Hi,

Your question prompted me to have a look though some of my older books. Another that you and indeed anyone else might be interested in is Outlook, Weather Maps and Elementary Forecasting by G.W. White, Standford Maritime publishing.

This is another of those books that I think gets it just right. As with the Weather Handbook it's non mathematical and observation based a great introduction to weather maps and forecasts (especially the shipping forecast, this is a UK-centric book). There are numerous example weather maps to explain things. There's even a handful of blank maps at the back for one to practise on should one be so inclined.

This was first printed in 1967, it's been re-printed a few times. I got mine in a second hand book shop when I was studying meteorolgy at uni. That was the 1984 edition but I don't know if it's ever been re printed since. Check Amazon or the like.

Anyway this is another one for anybody who wants an excellent general look at our temperate maritime weather situation.

cheers,
Bill.

Thank you so much....i will have to do some google'ing with my ever growing list ... also i would like to see if there is available weather info/books on the kindle... (one of my favourite reading / info devices by far!)

Cheers..

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Chris Scott,
Derbyshire,
UK.

http://www.goose157.co.uk/cjscott157/index.htm

Is you want some 'lighter' reading here are a couple of my favourite reads:

"The Wrong Kind of Snow" - The Complete Daily Companion the the British Weather. By Antony Woodward & Robert Penn


and....

"The Cloud Spotter's Guide" By Gavin Pretor-Pinney

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Geoff