Air. On relations of atmospheric pressure, temperature, and density to altitude, by Herbert H. Kimball; Temperature, pressure, and density of atmosphere in region of northern France, by W. J. Humphreys; Minimum temperature at base of stratosphere, by W. J. Humphreys; Why clouds never form in stratosphere, by W. J. Humphreys. 1919. [1]+156-163 p. il. 4° [From Monthly weather review, Mar. 1919.] †

Calama, Chile. Measurements of solar constant of radiation at Calama, Chile, Mar. 1919; by C. G. Abbot. 1919. p. 254, 4° [From Monthly weather review, Apr. 1919.]

Climatological data for United States by sections, v. 6, no. 4; Apr. 1919. [1919.] cover-title, [217] p. il. map, 2 p. of maps, 4° * Paper, 35c. complete monthly number, $4.00 a yr.

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Clouds. Cloud changes during solar eclipse of June 8, 1918, by S. P. Fergusson; Clouds in east Texas on June 8, 1918, by C. F. Brooks; Reflecting power of clouds, by L. B. Aldrich [with Summary, by H. H. K.] 1919. [1]+149-154 p. il. 4° [From Monthly weather review, Mar. 1919.] †

Convectional clouds induced by forest fires, by Ford A. Carpenter [with Note, by E. A. Beals]; Notes on cumulus cloud formed over fire, by C. A. Reichelt; Rain from cumulus clouds over fires, by J. P. Espy; Heights of cumulus clouds forming over fires, by S. P. Fergusson and C. F. Brooks. 1919. [1]+143-149 p. il. 4 pl. 4° [From Monthly weather review, Mar. 1919.] † Meteorology. Marine meteorological service of United States. 1919. 22 p. il. ([Publication] 678.) * Paper, 5c.

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CONTENTS.-Preface.-History of American marine meteorology: [by W. E. Hurd].— Present commercial value of marine meteorological work; [by F. A. Young].-Some specific needs for more marine observations; [by F. G. Tingley].-Marine observations in daily and seasonal weather forecasts; [by C. F. Brooks].-Observations and instruments; [by W. E. Hurd].-Conclusion.

Monthly weather review, v. 47, no. 4; Apr. 1919. [July 10] 1919. cover-title, p. 205–278, il. 3 pl. 12 p. of pl. and maps, map, 4° *Paper, 25c. single copy, $2.50 a yr.

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SPECIAL ARTICLES.-Aerological investigations of Weather Bureau during the war; by Willis Ray Gregg.-Some scientific aspects of meteorological work of United States Army; by R. A. Millikan.Military meteorological service in United States during the war by Bertram J. Sherry and Alan T. Waterman.-Two-theodolite plotting board; by W. C. Haines and R. A. Wells.-Some observed irregular vertical movements of pilot balloons; by I. R. Tannehill.-Work of aerographic section of Navy; by Alexander McAdie.-Work of Naval Observatory in connection with naval aerography; by C. T. Jewell.-Meteorology in naval aviation service overseas; [by] Ruy H. Finch.Blue Hill methods of pilot ballooning: by Ivor Mall.-British pilot-balloon methods, Shoeburyness system.-Free-balloon flight in northeast quadrant of intense cyclone; by C. LeRoy Meisinger.-Weather during some notable airship voyages: [by C. F. B.]Hot winds at Tampico, Mexico, Apr. 6-7, 1919, by S. A. Grogan; [with discussion, by C. F. Brooks].-Tornadoes in eastern Nebraska, Apr. 6, 1919, by G. A. Loveland; [with discussion, by C. F. Brooks].-Tornado in southern Alabama, Mar. 5. 1919 by P. H. Smyth-Larger relations of climate and crops in United States, by R. DeC. Ward: [abstract]-Minimum temperatures sustained by apricots during Mar. 1919. in Pecos Valley. N. Mex.; by Cleve Hallenbeck.--Meteorological activities of Edward C. Pickering; by Robert DeC. Ward.-Walter Gould Davis; by Robert DeC. Ward. National weather and crop bulletin, July 1-29, 1919; no, 15-19, 1919. July 2-30, 1919. Each 8 p. il. 4°. [Weekly April to October, monthly remainder of year.] * Paper, 25c. a yr.

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Tornadoes in eastern Nebraska, Apr. 6, 1919, by G. A. Loveland; [with discussion, by C. F. Brooks]. 1919. [1]+234-236 p. il. 2 p. of pl. 4° [From Monthly weather review, Apr. 1919.] †

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Bulletin of Bureau of Standards, v. 14, no. 4. July 12, 1919. [2]+487-779 p. il. 3 pl. 6 p. of pl. [Scientific papers 318-329 are included in this volume. Each paper is also published separately in advance. The Bulletins of the Standards Bureau will be discontinued with this issue. The Scientific papers will continue to be published as a series, but the annual volume, beginning with v. 15, will be called "Scientific papers of Bureau of Standards," instead of "Bulletin of Bureau of Standards."] * Paper, 25c. 6-1707

CONTENTS. Application of dicyanin to photography of stellar spectra; [by] Paul W. Merrill.-Instruments and methods used in radiometry; 3. Photoelectric cell and other selective radiometers: [by] W. W. Coblentz.-Additions to formulas for calculation of mutual and self inductance; [by] Frederick W. Grover.-Thermal expansion of alpha and beta brass between 0 and 600° C. in relation to mechanical properties of heterogeneous brasses of Muntz metal type; [by] P. D. Merica and L. W. Schad.Photoelectric sensitivity of bismuthinite and various other substances; [by] W. W. Coblentz.-Some characteristics of Marvin pyrheliometer; [by] Paul D. Foote.-Wave lengths in red and infra-red spectra of iron, cobalt, and nickel arcs; [by] W. F. Meggers and C. C. Kiess.-Spectroradiometric investigation of transmission of various substances; [by] W. W. Coblentz, W. B. Emerson, and M. B. Long.-Electrical oscillations in antennas and inductance coils; [by] John M. Miller.-Measurements on index of refraction of air for wave lengths from 2218A to 9000A; [by] W. F. Meggers and C. G. Peters. Variance of measuring instruments and its relation to accuracy and sensitivity; [by] Frederick J. Schlink.-Measurements of wave lengths in spectrum of neon; [by] Keivin Burns, W. F. Meggers, and Paul W. Merrill.-Index to v. 14. Cast-iron. Notes on graphitization of white cast iron upon annealing; by Paul D. Merica and Louis J. Gurevich. July 12, 1919. 12 p. il. 1 pl. large 8° (Technologic papers 129.) * Paper, 5c. 19-26675

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