MET-101: Lab 9 – Weather Analysis (Part 2)

Fall 2009

Name: ______

OBJECTIVE:

Comprehend the “Current” Weather through standard analysis of weather maps.

TASKS:

1.  Weather Observation: Complete the MET-101 Weather Observation Form.

2.  Using the links on the class web page, write (via Word) a brief descriptive analysis of the current conditions including:

a.  Temperature (isotherms)

b.  Moisture (isodrosotherms)

c.  Pressure (isobars)

d.  Cloud Cover (satellite)

e.  Air Masses (from the Isotherms/Isodrosotherms)

f.  Fronts

g.  Sensible Weather (radar and observations)


YOU / Local Airport
(ISP or FRG) / SCCC
Weather Station
Time / Z / Z / Z
Temperature / oC / oC / oC
Dew Point Temperature / oC / oC / oC
Relative Humidity / % / % / %
Clouds Amount * / N/A
Cloud Type(s) / N/A / N/A
Weather
(Rain, Snow, etc.)
Pressure / N/A / in Hg / in Hg
Wind Direction
Wind Speed / kt / kt / kt

Current Air Mass ______

Notes: “YOU” obtain the pressure from the Barograph in S-244.

* Use CLR (clear), SCT (< 50% Cloud Cover), BKN (50 to 90 % Cloud Cover) or OVC (Overcast) for Cloud amount for “YOU” and use the greatest amount reported from the airport.

Time in GMT (Z) is local EST plus 5 hours (i.e. 7:30 PM = 1930 EDT = 0030 Z)