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Advanced Meteorology: Year 12

Advanced Meteorology: Year 12

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Course Overview: Embark on a journey through advanced meteorological concepts in Year 12! Delve into atmospheric physics, climate modeling, and weather prediction techniques. Explore the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, and conduct in-depth research projects.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Atmospheric Composition and Structure
o Explore the layers of Earth's atmosphere and their characteristics. o Analyze the composition of gases and aerosols in the atmosphere.

  • Atmospheric Composition and Structure

Lesson 2: Heat Transfer and Energy Budget
o Study mechanisms of heat transfer in the atmosphere, including radiation and convection. o Analyze Earth's energy budget and its role in climate dynamics.

Lesson 3: Atmospheric Circulation Patterns
o Investigate global and regional wind patterns, including trade winds and jet streams. o Explore the Coriolis effect and its influence on wind direction.

Lesson 4: Atmospheric Stability and Convection
o Understand concepts of atmospheric stability and lapse rates. o Analyze convection processes, including cloud formation and thunderstorms.

Lesson 5: Climate Models and Simulations
o Learn about climate models and their components. o Explore climate simulations to predict future climate scenarios.

Lesson 6: Climate Data Analysis
o Analyze climate data sets, including temperature, precipitation, and sea level rise. o Examine historical climate trends and variability.

Lesson 7: Mesoscale Meteorology
o Study mesoscale weather phenomena, including local winds and urban heat islands. o Analyze their impact on weather patterns and air quality.

Lesson 8: Numerical Weather Prediction Models
o Explore advanced numerical models used for short-term weather forecasting. o Analyze model outputs to predict severe weather events.

Lesson 9: Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems
o Examine the effects of climate change on ecosystems, biodiversity, and habitats. o Study case studies on coral bleaching and species migration.

Lesson 10: Societal and Economic Impacts
o Explore the social and economic consequences of climate change, including displacement and food security. o Analyze policy responses and adaptation strategies.

Lesson 11: Extreme Weather Attribution
o Study the science of attributing extreme weather events to climate change. o Analyze case studies to determine the role of human influence.

Lesson 12: Independent Research Project
o Conduct an extensive research project on a meteorological topic of choice. o Present findings, methodologies, and implications to peers.

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