A first look at various aspects of meteorology, including solar radiation, global circulation, environmental issues, winds, stability, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather. Basic physical principles, meteorological terminology, societal impacts, and weather analysis will be explored.
Introduction to the earth's climate, climate change, and the interactions between climate and the global environment. Physical, chemical, biological, and social factors
contributing to climate and global change are investigated. Topics explored are: climate classifications, global warming and greenhouse effect, acid rain, ozone depletion,
regional drought, and cataclysmic climate change. Man-made climate change as opposed to natural variability, along with human responses to potential climate change are
debated.
In depth study of meteorological phenomena relating to severe thunderstorms, El Nino/Southern Oscillation events, and tropical storms. Topics will include severe weather spotting, weather radar, atmospheric soundings, tornadogenesis, El Nino, tropical meteorology, hurricanes, and an introduction to numerical weather prediction. Basic physical principles, their relation to weather events, and weather's impact on society will also be explored.
Syllabus
Outline and Readings
Glossary
Supercell Schematic
Supercell Schematic: Blank Version
Thunderstorms
Lemon Technique
Radar Notes
Static Stablility
Thunderstorm Schematic
Thermodynamic Diagrams
Thermodynamic Diagram Lab -- (Part 1 answers)
Windshear and Hodographs
Tropical Meteorology and Hurricanes
ENSO (El Nino)
Part I: Intro
Part II: Radar
Part III: Storms
Part IV: Multicells
Part V: Supercells
Part VI: Tornadoes
Steve Davis Radar Assignment
Radar and Spotter Lab
A study of day-to-day weather patterns with an emphasis on understanding the basics of meteorological processes and forecasting. Students read weather reports and weather
maps needed to analyze current conditions and forecast weather. Taking advantage of a fully-operational weather laboratory, students monitor current weather conditions
locally and across the nation.
A continuation of Weather Analysis and Forecasting I. Students continue investigating sources of data, learn to analyze raw images, and interpret numerical weather
forecasts. Taking advantage of a fully-operational weather laboratory, students monitor current weather conditions locally and across the nation.
A continuation of Weather Analysis and Forecasting II. Emphasis is on independent analysis of weather events, forecast preparation, and mastery of hand data analysis.
Taking advantage of a fully-operational weather laboratory, students monitor current weather conditions locally and across the nation.
A continuation of Advanced Weather Analysis and Forecasting I. Students prepare a weekly forecast for the Chicago metropolitan area generally and DuPage County
specifically, and track and evaluate their forecasting accuracy. Taking advantage of a fully-operational weather laboratory, students monitor current weather conditions
locally and across the nation.
EARTH 1116 Syllabus - (First term)
EARTH 1117 Syllabus - (Second term)
EARTH 2116 Syllabus - (Third term)
EARTH 2117 Syllabus - (Fourth term)
Introduction to the Weather Lab
Satellite Lab
Isoplething Lab
Metar Lab
Point or Area Foreast Matix Lab
Satellite Tutorial
Numerical Model Tutorial
Air Masses and Fronts
Metar Help
Student Forecast Page
Forecast Submission Page: Password Protected
University of Illinois, WW2010: The Online Guides of Meteorology
MetEd resources -- Meteorology Education and Training modules, courses, and cases
Warning, Watch and Advisory Criteria
Station Models Guide
Forecasting Snowfall Presentation
SPC Acronyms Page
Illinois County Warning Area Map Also shows ASOS, RADAR, and WSFO locations in Illinois.
WSFO Map Showing the location of all the NWS forecast offices in the US
Great Images of past events from SPC (latest image on top, scroll down to bottom for past images)
Weather Impacts and Preparedness -- An investigation of weather and climate impacts that affect various populations within the United States including snow, drought, floods, severe weather, and temperature extremes among other phenomena. Sociological impacts, preparedness, and warning and mitigation strategies will be discussed.
An in-depth study of severe weather forecasting and analysis. An emphasis is placed on hand analysis of raw data, assessing short term numerical weather models, and
nowcasting. Students monitor events prior to and during severe weather events using real time radar and other data sources. Students gain a better understanding of severe
weather initiation and evolution. Local field trips to observe severe weather first-hand may be included. May be taken up to two times for credit. Prerequisite: Earth
Science 1115 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
Syllabus
Rules of Isoplething
Case 1
Full Case Study Data (password protected)
In depth study of meteorological phenomena with short temporal and small spatial scales. Topics will include tools for mesoscale analysis, mesoscale modeling,
thermally-forced circulations, fog, mesoscale winter events, and the morphology of convective systems including squall lines, mesoscale convective systems and supercells
and their associated threats including flash floods and tornadoes. Other topics of current research interest will also be covered.
Syllabus
Outline and Assignments
A quantitative first look at the science of meteorology. Physical concepts will be examined using algebraic methods to prepare students for material using higher mathematics. Operational, physical, and dynamical meteorology will be discussed to give students an overall understanding of atmospheric science. Equations of motion, thermodynamics, and the primitive equations will be among the topics covered.
Syllabus
Greek Alphabet
Unit 1
Unit 2
Kinetic Theory
