Abstract
THE investigation of the upper air which has been in progress during recent years has revealed conditions for which it is very hard to find an explanation. When Mr. Rotch first inaugurated observations on temperature and humidity by means of kites, it was hoped that the results obtained would solve many problems connected with meteorology, and this hope was strengthened when M. Teisserene de Bort greatly extended the height to which observations could be made by his system of ballons sondes. It has not, however, been realised, and we seem to be as far as ever from knowing the cause and mechanism of the cyclonic storms that are so common in the oceanic parts of the temperate latitudes.
Similar content being viewed by others
Article PDF
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
DINES, W. The Isothermal Layer of the Atmosphere . Nature 77, 390 (1908). https://doi.org/10.1038/077390a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/077390a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.