An introduction to the atmosphere, including fronts and air masses, clouds and precipitation, our seasons, and global climate. Emphasis is placed on central North America. Concurrent registration ASTR 150L is required. 1 credit Students learn to plot and interpret weather maps and atmospheric temperature, moisture, and wind profiles. Real-time surface and upper air data are used to bring relevance to observations and resultant weather.
Students develop basic forecasting skills, as well as basic observational skills.
Concurrent registration in ASTR 150 is required.