氣象學和天氣預報工具簡介

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to meteorological concepts and tools for practical weather forecasting. Taught by an experienced Aviation Meteorologist and STEM-certified Arizona teacher, it emphasizes real-world applications of weather concepts using the Meteorology Today, 12th Edition by C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson (no purchase required). Supplemental materials include PowerPoint slides and online tools like Windy.com and WeatherTap, ensuring an engaging, interactive experience.

Key Highlights:
- Focus on Practical Application: Learn weather forecasting without complex math—only basic math skills are required.

- Interactive Learning Environment: Personal engagement and real-world examples make concepts relatable and memorable.

- Career Inspiration: Explore science-related career paths in meteorology, aviation, and beyond.

Dynamic Course Structure:
First 5 Minutes: Welcome session and Q&A to review prior lessons.
Next 45 Minutes: Explore textbook concepts with interactive presentations and real-world examples.
Last 5 Minutes: Share insights, review key topics, and ask questions to consolidate learning.
This course is perfect for curious minds seeking a hands-on understanding of weather concepts and their real-life applications. Join us for a journey of discovery and inspiration in the fascinating world of meteorology!


The topics covered during the course:

Meteorology & Forecasting Tools
8 Jan 2025 Week 1: Energy, Temperature, and Heat Concepts
15 Jan 2025 Week 2: Humidity, Water Cycle, Dew Point, Vapor Pressure
22 Jan 2025 Week 3: Formation of Fog and Condensation Nuclei  
29 Jan 2025 Week 4: Cloud Classification, Cloud Levels, Descriptions, and Surface Observations
5 Feb 2025 Week 5: Atmospheric Stability, Equilibrium, Parcel Movement, Skew-T Diagrams
11 Feb 2025 Week 6: Precipitation, Collision & Coalescence, Ice-Crystal formation, Accretion, Cloud Seeding 
19 Feb 2025 Week 7: Atmospheric Pressure, Diurnal Changes, Units of Pressure, Altimeter, Barometers 
26 Feb 2025 Week 8: Wind and Physical Forces, PGF, Coriolis Force, Centripetal Force, Friction
5 Mar 2025 Week 9: Jet streams, Polar Front Jet, Subtropical Jet, Zonal vs Meridional Flow
12 Mar 2025 Week 10: Frontal Systems, Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded, and Airmasses
19 Mar 2025 Week 11: Mid-Latitude Cyclones, Frontal Wave, Baroclinicity, Low Source Regions
26 Mar 2025 Week 12: Vertical Structure of a Low and High and Upper-level Wind Flow 
2 Apr 2025 Week 13: Forecasting Tools, Metars, Satellite, RADAR, NCEP Models
9 Apr 2025 Week 14: Thunderstorms, Types, Development, and Precipitation and Convective Winds
16 Apr 2025 Week 15: Tornadoes, Funnel Clouds, Tornado Alley, and Fujita Scale, Formation
23 Apr 2025 Week 16: Tropical Systems, Streamlines, Tropical Waves, Hurricane Climatology
30 Apr 2025 Week 17: Tropical Systems II, Hurricane Movement, Storm Surge, Notable Hurricanes