ISBN: 9781334652707 - address on the scientific life and labors of william c. redfield a. m., first president of the american association for the advancement of science: ... montreal, august 14, 1857 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life, scientific research, and societal contributions of American meteorologist William C. Redfield (1789-1857). Redfield, a largely self-taught man, made significant contributions to the fields of meteorology, geology, and mechanical engineering, with his most notable achievement being the development of a detailed theory on the laws of storms. His in-depth analysis of the positions of trees prostrated by the September Gale of 1821 led him to theorize that storms are progressive whirlwinds, a concept later verified by other leading meteorologists. Redfield's work played a major role in the development and improvement of weather forecasting and safety protocols at a time when steam-powered ships were becoming more common. His writings and advocacy helped establish the New York and Albany Railroad and introduce steam-powered safety barges on the Hudson River. Redfield is recognized as one of the pioneers of the science of meteorology, and his work continues to inform our understanding of weather patterns and the development of storm safety measures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…