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Carpenter, Ford A. (Ford Ashman)
1868
1947
Carpenter, Ford Ashman
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The Aviator and the Weather Bureau
The Signal Corps aviation school at San Diego, California -- Applied meteorology for the aviator -- Weather observations from an airplane -- Investigating the upper air.
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"The Aviator and the Weather Bureau" by Ford A. Carpenter is a non-fiction account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I-era aviation. The book explores the history and development of aviation in Southern California, focusing particularly on the War Department aviation school in San Diego. It delves into the intersection of meteorology and aviation, emphasizing the importance of weather study for aviators, a timely topic given the burgeoning interest in flight during that period. The content of the book is structured around the experiences and observations of Carpenter, who served as a meteorologist at the Aviation School. It includes detailed accounts of the training processes for aviators, lessons in applied meteorology, and firsthand narratives from flight observations. Carpenter discusses the significance of weather conditions for flying, the technological advancements in aircraft, and the collaborative efforts between aviators and the Weather Bureau. Filled with personal anecdotes and technical insights, the book highlights the critical relationship between understanding weather phenomena and successful aviation, making it both an informative and engaging read for those interested in the history of flight and meteorology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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