A compact weather reference for those who look up and want to understand.
Originally written as a cloud identification guide, this book has grown into a broader exploration of atmospheric structure, cloud formation, and air movement — with particular relevance to glider pilots and weather-aware travellers.
It includes:
- All major cloud types, species, and accessory forms
- Layers of the atmosphere and global circulation patterns
- Local winds, wave lift, and thermals — explained clearly and factually
- Precipitation types and optical effects
- A technical appendix on synoptic symbols used in weather charts
Written in a precise, economical style, this is not a textbook — it’s a working companion for anyone who studies the sky with interest or flies through it for joy.