Weather Map Handbook, 4th Ed.

Introduction, The Forecast Process, Starting the forecast process, Weather essentials, Sources of ascent, Finding areas of ascent, Picking a good web site, Other valuable resources, Time zone tables, CHAPTER 1 Analysis Charts, Surface chart, 925 mb chart, 850 mb chart, 700 mb chart, 500 mb chart, 300/250/200 mb chart, Terrain-following charts, Thickness chart, Isentropic analysis, Vorticity diagnostics, Vertical velocity, Q vector diagnostics, Precipitable water, Potential vorticity, Cross section analysis, Thermodynamic diagram, Wind profiler, Lightning detection, CHAPTER 2 Satellite Imagery, Visible imagery, Infrared imagery, Water vapor imagery, GOES ABI bands, Multispectral imagery, CHAPTER 3 Radar Imagery, Base reflectivity, Composite reflectivity, Velocity, Spectrum width, Differential reflectivity, Correlation coefficient, Specific differential phase, Hydrometeor classification, Precipitation total, Vertically integrated liquid, Echo tops, Storm tracking information, Hail algorithm, Mesocyclone detection, Tornado detection, VAD wind profile, Free text message, CHAPTER 4 Human Forecasts, Storm Prediction Center, Weather Prediction Center, Area forecast discussion, CHAPTER 5 Numerical Models, Historical perspective, GFS model, NAM model, RAP & HRRR models, ECMWF model, Other important models, Ensemble predictions, Model soundings, Historical models, CHAPTER 6 Raw Data, SYNOP surface data, METAR surface data, TAF forecast, TEMP radiosonde data, APPENDIX, Appendix 1A. Surface Plot Schematic, Appendix 1B. Upper Air Plot Schematic, Appendix 2A. ICAO Regions, Appendix 2B. WMO Regions, Appendix 3. Descriptors, Appendix 4. Present Weather, Appendix 5. Cloud code groups, Appendix 6. Isopleths, Appendix 7. Chart analysis symbology, Appendix 8. Stability Indices, Appendix 9. Miller's severe weather parameters, Appendix 10. Satellite gallery, Appendix 11. Polarimetric precipitation detection, Appendix 12. WSR-88D product list, Glossary, Suggested references & further reading