Meteorology basics
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3 sessions
This series ended on August 19, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
About
We'll discuss some of the basics of meteorology, including sub-topics like tropical cyclones, severe weather, synoptics, and radar.
Schedule
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SESSION 1
17
Aug
SESSION 1
Other
Other
Thu 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTCAug 17, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
--Basic Synoptic Meteorology in the US--
I'll be going over some of the basic things you need to know for how the weather in the USA works, including low pressure systems, troughs, ridges, cold fronts, etc. Also, I'll be talking a bit about the ingredients needed for severe weather. Then, we'll do a Kahoot at the end!
SESSION 2
18
Aug
SESSION 2
Other
Other
Fri 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTCAug 18, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
--Basics of Weather Radar--
I'll be going over basics of doppler radar, including how it works, what different meteorological returns mean, and some of the shortcomings of relying on it. We'll do a Kahoot at the end!
SESSION 3
19
Aug
SESSION 3
Other
Other
Sat 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTCAug 19, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
--Tropical Cyclones--
I will be discussing tropical cyclones: the ingredients necessary, how the NHC forecasts them, and more. There will be a Kahoot at the end too!