Lunar And Terrestrial Albedoes; The Luminiferous Ether; The Radiant Properties Of The Earth From The Standpoint Of Atmospheric Thermodynamics (1917)

""Lunar and Terrestrial Albedoes; The Luminiferous Ether; The Radiant Properties of the Earth from the Standpoint of Atmospheric Thermodynamics"" is a scientific book written by Frank W. Very and published in 1917. The book covers three main topics: lunar and terrestrial albedoes, the luminiferous ether, and the radiant properties of the Earth from the standpoint of atmospheric thermodynamics.The first section of the book explores the albedo, or reflectivity, of the moon and Earth. Very discusses the various methods used to measure albedoes and provides detailed data on both the lunar and terrestrial surfaces. He also delves into the factors that affect albedo, such as the angle of incidence of sunlight and the composition of the surface.The second section of the book focuses on the luminiferous ether, a hypothetical medium that was once believed to permeate all of space and transmit light waves. Very discusses the history of the ether theory and presents arguments for and against its existence. He also explores how the ether might affect the behavior of light and electromagnetic radiation.The final section of the book deals with the radiant properties of the Earth's atmosphere. Very explains how the atmosphere absorbs, reflects, and re-emits radiation from the sun, and how this affects the Earth's temperature and climate. He also discusses the role of atmospheric gases, such as water vapor and carbon dioxide, in the greenhouse effect.Overall, ""Lunar and Terrestrial Albedoes; The Luminiferous Ether; The Radiant Properties of the Earth from the Standpoint of Atmospheric Thermodynamics"" is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of three important topics in physics and atmospheric science. It provides valuable insights into the nature of light, the behavior of radiation in different environments, and the complex interactions between the Earth and its atmosphere.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.