The Gulf Stream: Methods Of The Investigation And Results Of The Research (1891)

By John Elliott Pillsbury

Book Overview

The Gulf Stream: Methods Of The Investigation And Results Of The Research (1891) by John Elliott Pillsbury is a comprehensive study of the Gulf Stream. The book details the methods used to investigate the Gulf Stream and presents the results of the research conducted by Pillsbury.The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic. It has a significant impact on the climate of the eastern coast of North America and Western Europe. The book explores the physical characteristics of the Gulf Stream, including its temperature, salinity, and velocity.Pillsbury provides a detailed account of the research methods used to study the Gulf Stream, including the use of buoys, current meters, and other scientific instruments. He also discusses the challenges faced by researchers in studying the Gulf Stream, such as the difficulty of obtaining accurate data in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.The book also includes a wealth of data and charts that illustrate the characteristics of the Gulf Stream, including its temperature and salinity profiles, and its velocity and direction. Pillsbury's research provides valuable insights into the behavior of the Gulf Stream and its impact on the climate and oceanography of the North Atlantic.Overall, The Gulf Stream: Methods Of The Investigation And Results Of The Research (1891) is a seminal work in the field of oceanography and provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the research conducted on the Gulf Stream in the late 19th century.Appendix Number 10 - Report For 1890. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120887240
• ISBN13: 9781120887245
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"