The Climate of Alaska

The Climate of Alaska

Author: Martha Shulski

Publisher: University of Alaska Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1602230072

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Examines the climate of Alaska and its diversity through narrative and maps, tables, and charts. Focuses on climatological features such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure.--(Source of description unspecified.)


Alaska's Weather

Alaska's Weather

Author: Mark Evangelista

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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Factual review of Alaska's weather, including how Alaskans cope.


Extreme Weather in Alaska

Extreme Weather in Alaska

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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Alaska

Alaska

Author: Stephen W. Haycox

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780295986296

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A new paper edition of the state's history, which focuses on Russian America and American Alaska.


Aviation Weather Services

Aviation Weather Services

Author: National Aviation Weather Services Committee

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1995-11-16

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 0309596599

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Each time we see grim pictures of aircraft wreckage on a rain-drenched crash site, or scenes of tired holiday travelers stranded in snow-covered airports, we are reminded of the harsh impact that weather can have on the flying public. This book examines issues that affect the provision of national aviation weather services and related research and technology development efforts. It also discusses fragmentation of responsibilities and resources, which leads to a less-than-optimal use of available weather information and examines alternatives for responding to this situation. In particular, it develops an approach whereby the federal government could provide stronger leadership to improve cooperation and coordination among aviation weather providers and users.


Alaska

Alaska

Author: United States. Bureau of Reclamation

Publisher:

Published: 1952

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13:

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Results of field reconnaissance study of potential water resource development of Territory of Alaska. Also includes economic evaluation of Alaska's natural resources as well as recommendations for initiation of program for detailed investigation of Alaska's water resources.


Weather on the Air

Weather on the Air

Author: Robert Henson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-01-05

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1935704001

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From low humor to high drama, TV weather reporting has encompassed an enormous range of styles and approaches, triggering chuckles, infuriating the masses, and at times even saving lives. In Weather on the Air, meteorologist and science journalist Robert Henson covers it all—the people, technology, science, and show business that combine to deliver the weather to the public each day. Featuring the long-term drive to professionalize weathercasting; the complex relations between government and private forecasters; and the effects of climate-change science and the Internet on today’s broadcasts. With dozens of photos and anecdotes illuminating the many forces that have shaped weather broadcasts over the years, this engaging study will be an invaluable tool for students of broadcast meteorology and mass communication and an entertaining read for anyone fascinated by the public face of weather.


Review of the Draft Fourth National Climate Assessment

Review of the Draft Fourth National Climate Assessment

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2018-06-18

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 0309471699

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Climate change poses many challenges that affect society and the natural world. With these challenges, however, come opportunities to respond. By taking steps to adapt to and mitigate climate change, the risks to society and the impacts of continued climate change can be lessened. The National Climate Assessment, coordinated by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, is a mandated report intended to inform response decisions. Required to be developed every four years, these reports provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date evaluation of climate change impacts available for the United States, making them a unique and important climate change document. The draft Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) report reviewed here addresses a wide range of topics of high importance to the United States and society more broadly, extending from human health and community well-being, to the built environment, to businesses and economies, to ecosystems and natural resources. This report evaluates the draft NCA4 to determine if it meets the requirements of the federal mandate, whether it provides accurate information grounded in the scientific literature, and whether it effectively communicates climate science, impacts, and responses for general audiences including the public, decision makers, and other stakeholders.