02287cam a22003373u 4500 63122 UtSlPG 20260610134444.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G QC Greely, A. W. (Adolphus Washington), 1844-1935 Geography of the Air Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Reprinted from: The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. III., PP. 41-52, May 1, 1891 Annual report [1891] by vice-president [of the National Geographic Society], A. W. Greely. Release date is 2020-09-04 Produced by Ron Swanson "Geography of the Air" by A. W. Greely is a scientific publication presented as an annual report during the late 19th century. Written in the context of the growing interest in meteorology, this report discusses various theories and research related to atmospheric conditions, air movement, and weather phenomena. It reflects the advancements and ongoing debates in the field of meteorology at that time. In this report, Greely examines the complexities of air currents, including cyclones and anticyclones, and discusses various theoretical frameworks proposed by his contemporaries regarding the causes and behaviors of these weather systems. He explores the convectional theory's role in understanding cyclones, proposes hypotheses for weather prediction, and highlights recent advances in meteorological research, including the significance of humidity, atmospheric pressure, and temperature variations. Greely emphasizes the importance of accurate data collection and interpretation while acknowledging the challenges faced by meteorologists and researchers of his era in comprehensively addressing the intricate dynamics of the air. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Geography Meteorology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63122 103946 103946