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Introduction to Weather and Climate Discussion

learner.org. Introduction to Weather and Climate Discussion. Alex Kubicek AOS 101 Discussion 302. The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Field. Atmospheric science The study of the atmosphere’s physical and chemical characteristics and processes Includes interactions between different systems

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Introduction to Weather and Climate Discussion

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  1. learner.org Introduction to Weather and Climate Discussion Alex Kubicek AOS 101 Discussion 302

  2. The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Field • Atmospheric science • The study of the atmosphere’s physical and chemical characteristics and processes • Includes interactions between different systems • From the ground to about 50 km above the Earth’s surface • Oceanic Science • The study of the ocean’s physical, biological, and chemical characteristics and processes • Includes topographical characteristics, ocean floor composition, and depth and extent of each ocean uwf.edu

  3. Sub-fields • Meteorology • Examine and report observations from day-to-day weather • Study severe weather systems • Forecast future weather systems and daily weather attributes • Climatology • Investigate weather trends and phenomena (El Niño) over long periods of time • Climate change nasa.gov

  4. Sub-fields • Atmospheric chemistry • Studies pollution levels and examine the ozone layer • Essentially, studies composition and different levels of chemicals in the atmosphere • Atmospheric physics • Investigates the dynamical aspects of the atmosphere • Energy and flow of the atmosphere • Oceanography • Explores ocean currents, interactions with the atmosphere, biological and chemical aspects nature.berkeley.edu www-paoc.mit.edu Kids.nationalgeographic.com

  5. Where Can an Atmospheric Scientist Work? • Government • Military • Research • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), etc. • National Weather Service • Issue warnings, increase accuracy of forecast models • Private Industry • Consulting, radio and television stations, insurance/risk management, etc. • Academia • Teaching and research

  6. Why Do We Care? • Daily concerns • What to wear • Travel plans • Agricultural and food concerns • Safety • Insurance and property damage • Future www.worldmate.com www.webmediamagazine.com www.kcowradio.com

  7. QUESTIONS?

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