METEO 481 (Basic)

Weather Communications I – Basic Information/Forecasting

Meteo 481: Weather Communications I – Basic Information/Forecasting

Fall 2020
T,R 10:35-11:50, 69 Willard

Bill Syrett
Office Hours: W 7:00-10:00 and by Appointment 

Goal: To familiarize students with critical basic meteorological information and introduce approaches toward proper communication of the vast array of weather forecast data 

Assessment:  (typical 90-80-70, A-B-C distribution with no curve)

  • Homework 1: Observational Tools, Facts (15%)
  • Homework 2: Observational Tools, Explained (20%)
  • Homework 3: Good vs Bad Forecasts (15%)
  • Quizzes (50%, 15-20% ea)
  • Class Participation (individual) (EXTRA CREDIT)
  • Attendance / Tardiness (COURSE) 

Teaching Outline: 

  • Class 1: 8/25 Observational Tools: Satellite, Radar. Homework 1
  • Class 2: 8/27 Homework 1 Due 10:35 am Observational Tools Concluded, Quiz 1
    • Optimizing Communication: Good vs Bad Forecasts Homework 2
  • Class 3: 9/1 Homework 2 Due 10:35 am
    • Quiz 2
    • Dynamic NWP Models Homework 3
  • Class 4: 9/3 Homework 3 Due 10:35 am 
    • Statistical Models 
    • Conceptual Models
    • Pattern Recognition
    • Probability
    • Homework 3 Discussion
    • Quiz 3
    • Course Section Survey, Evaluations
  • Class 5: 9/8 Basic Geographical Concepts (Dr. Nese)
    • Dr. Nese Homework Assigned
  • Class 6: 9/10 Nese Homework Due 10:35 am or at his discretion
    • Data Sources (Steve Seman)
    • Homework Assigned, due by 10:35 am, Tuesday, September 15 or his discretion