Recenzje: Atlas Polski

Summary

This is an academic review of the third volume (Climate) of the Atlas of Poland, published in 1954. The author notes that while the atlas partially fills a gap in Polish climatological cartography, it does not fully meet practical needs. The atlas comprises six plates; the first two, scientifically compiled by E. Romer, employ his original dynamic method to depict pluviothermal characteristics of six seasons, precipitation patterns, and climatic gradients, offering a non-stereotypical alternative to static climatology. Subsequent plates present maps of air temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and typical synoptic situations for odd months. The reviewer praises the atlas's rich content and careful graphic execution but points out inconsistencies in map scales and advocates for a more comprehensive atlas addressing socio-economic demands.