Dr. Diane's flight with the NOAA hurricane hunters
Stanitski, D.M.; Adler, J.J. (2006). Dr. Diane's flight with the NOAA hurricane hunters. Teacher in the Air. NOAA Publication: Silver Spring. 42 pp.
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Atmospheric depressions > Tropical depressions > Storms > Hurricanes
Marine/Coastal |
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- Stanitski, D.M.
- Adler, J.J.
- Cowden, B.D., illustrator
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| Abstract |
The book covers the hurricane research that is conducted aboard the aircraft, including the deployment of dropsondes, instruments that measure weather conditions within a hurricane. One of the purposes of the book is to help teachers and their students become more aware of actions they can take to prepare for hurricanes and protect themselves and their families. The hard-cover book is written at the middle school science level and was reviewed and edited by middle school science teachers and scientists. Its content includes science and math activities, a glossary of terms and full-color images. "We must inform our children about the importance of hurricane safety and awareness so that they can, in turn, help educate their families. If this book can play a part in saving even one life during a hurricane event, then it was a worthwhile effort," according to author Diane Stanitski. |
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