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Global Temperature Trends: 2005 Summation Figure 1: (Left) Global annual surface temperature relative to 1951-1980 mean based on surface air measurements at meteorological stations and ship and satellite measurements for sea surface temperature.
Data.GISS: GISS Surface Temperature Analysis: 2005 Summation
This electronic version of the 2nd Edition of the Glossary of Meteorology is meant to be a "living document" to be periodically updated as terms in our field evolve. To that end the AMS has established a "Chief Editor" for the Glossary who is responsible for updating/revising existing terms and adding new terms. Readers who would like to suggest changes to existing terms or propose definitions to the new terms are encouraged to submit their ideas to the Editor using the links at the left side of this page.
AMS Glossary
In this 1960's musical King Arthur professes that Camelot has a perfect climate all the year; and by royal decree at that! But actually an "ideal" climate is extremely subjective, with one person's idea of perfection being met with disdain by others. Some individuals may want warm beach weather all year round, while four distinct seasons are most desirable for others.
Camelot Climate Index
Heat Index What is Heat Index? Heat Index uses temperature and relative humidity to determine how hot the air actually "feels."
Weather Station
Climate Progress
Climate Progress recently reported on a study that found both economic and environmental benefits if homes in the northeastern United States upgraded older heating systems by moving from heating oil to switchgrass. However, one point to emphasize was the findings were specific to those circumstances — the region, the homes, and that particular use.
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The Discovery of Global Warming - A History
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