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Physical Meteorology. By: Abigael McGaha. What is a Physical Meteorology Anyway?. This is the branch of meteorology dealing with the study of optical, electrical, acoustical, and thermodynamics phenomena in the atmosphere including the physics of clouds and precipitation.
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Physical Meteorology By: Abigael McGaha
What is a Physical Meteorology Anyway? • This is the branch of meteorology dealing with the study of optical, electrical, acoustical, and thermodynamics phenomena in the atmosphere including the physics of clouds and precipitation. • Now, what does this mean in simpler terms?
What do physical meteorologist need to able to do? • Computer skills • Comprehend climate theories, physics, and math • Critical thinking, good listener, be able to speak in public, and have good time management skills.
I want to be a meteorologist, what will I need to know? • You will need to know • Geography • Physics • Media • Language • Telecommunications
What type of education is needed? • Bachelor’s degree or Post- Baccalaureate certificate • A local college offering classes in physical meteorology would be ECU Eastern Carolina University. • Work option could be NOAA • Nation Weather Service.
Sources • http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/physical+meteorology • www.mymajors.com/career-and-jobs/physical -meteorologist