Introduction to Weather and Climate Discussion
Alex KubicekAOS 101 Discussion 302
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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
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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
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
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
Why Do We Care? Daily concerns
What to wear Travel plans
Agricultural and food concerns Safety Insurance and property damage Future
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www.worldmate.com
www.kcowradio.com
QUESTIONS?
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