Advanced Meteorology: Year 11

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Course Overview: Dive into the intricacies of meteorology in Year 11! Explore the science behind weather forecasting, climate change, and atmospheric phenomena. Engage in hands-on experiments and data analysis to deepen your understanding of meteorological processes.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Weather Fronts and Cyclones
o Study the characteristics of different weather fronts and their impact on weather patterns. o Analyze cyclone formation, structure, and tracks.

Weather Fronts and Cyclones

Lesson 2: Synoptic Meteorology
o Understand synoptic charts and their role in weather analysis. o Interpret isobars, temperature gradients, and other synoptic features

Lesson 3: Numerical Weather Prediction
o Explore the principles of numerical models used for weather forecasting. o Analyze model outputs to predict weather patterns.

Lesson 4: Satellite and Radar Applications
o Study the use of satellite imagery and radar data in weather forecasting. o Interpret cloud cover, precipitation, and other meteorological features.

Lesson 5: Climate Classification
o Explore Köppen's climate classification system and its categories. o Analyze the factors influencing climate patterns.

Lesson 6: Anthropogenic Climate Change
o Examine the causes and consequences of human-induced climate change. o Study the role of greenhouse gases and mitigation strategies.

Lesson 7: Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
o Investigate the conditions that lead to severe thunderstorm development. o Analyze tornado formation, intensity, and forecasting.

Lesson 8: Tropical Cyclone Dynamics and Forecasting
o Study the anatomy of a tropical cyclone and factors affecting its intensity. o Explore forecasting methods for predicting cyclone tracks.

Lesson 9: Atmospheric Optics and Weather Phenomena
o Examine atmospheric optical phenomena, such as rainbows and halos. o Study mirages, auroras, and other rare weather events.

Lesson 10: Atmospheric Waves and Tides
o Explore various atmospheric waves, including gravity waves and Rossby waves. o Understand the causes and effects of atmospheric tides.

Lesson 11: Climate Modeling and Projections
o Engage in climate modeling exercises to predict future climate scenarios. o Analyze the potential impacts of climate change on different regions.

Lesson 12: Meteorological Research Projects
o Conduct an independent research project on a meteorological topic of interest. o Present findings and insights to the class.

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Course Content

Lesson 1: Weather Fronts and Cyclones o Study the characteristics of different weather fronts and their impact on weather patterns. o Analyze cyclone formation, structure, and tracks.

Weather Fronts and Cyclones

Lesson 2: Synoptic Meteorology o Understand synoptic charts and their role in weather analysis. o Interpret isobars, temperature gradients, and other synoptic features

Synoptic Meteorology

Lesson 3: Numerical Weather Prediction o Explore the principles of numerical models used for weather forecasting. o Analyze model outputs to predict weather patterns.

Numerical Weather Prediction

Lesson 4: Satellite and Radar Applications o Study the use of satellite imagery and radar data in weather forecasting. o Interpret cloud cover, precipitation, and other meteorological features.

Satellite and Radar Applications

Lesson 5: Climate Classification o Explore Köppen's climate classification system and its categories. o Analyze the factors influencing climate patterns.

Climate Classification

Lesson 6: Anthropogenic Climate Change o Examine the causes and consequences of human-induced climate change. o Study the role of greenhouse gases and mitigation strategies.

Anthropogenic Climate Change

Lesson 7: Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes o Investigate the conditions that lead to severe thunderstorm development. o Analyze tornado formation, intensity, and forecasting.

Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Lesson 8: Tropical Cyclone Dynamics and Forecasting o Study the anatomy of a tropical cyclone and factors affecting its intensity. o Explore forecasting methods for predicting cyclone tracks.

Tropical Cyclone Dynamics and Forecasting

Lesson 9: Atmospheric Optics and Weather Phenomena o Examine atmospheric optical phenomena, such as rainbows and halos. o Study mirages, auroras, and other rare weather events.

Atmospheric Optics and Weather Phenomena

Lesson 10: Atmospheric Waves and Tides o Explore various atmospheric waves, including gravity waves and Rossby waves. o Understand the causes and effects of atmospheric tides.

Atmospheric Waves and Tides

Lesson 11: Climate Modeling and Projections o Engage in climate modeling exercises to predict future climate scenarios. o Analyze the potential impacts of climate change on different regions.

Climate Modeling and Projections

Lesson 12: Meteorological Research Projects o Conduct an independent research project on a meteorological topic of interest. o Present findings and insights to the class.

Meteorological Research Projects