Weather
Prequisites: None
Member Cost: $66 (Covers the cost of materials)
Non-Member Cost: $110
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Awareness of weather phenomena, how to read the weather map and the sky, and understand and anticipate weather developments for more pleasurable boating are the objectives of this course. Subjects studied include: characteristics and structure of the atmosphere, what weather is and its basic causes, normal development and movement of weather over the earth, and the factors considered in weather forecasting. Throughout the course the student is encouraged to make observations and predications in order to gain experience in applying the principles taught and develop greater insight into weather phenomena. |
Table of Contents
| 1. Atmosphere
Composition & Structure |
5. Systems and Fronts
Lows |
| 2. Dynamics
Atmospheric Equilibrium |
6. Violent Weather
Tropical Cyclones |
| 3. Winds
What is Wind? |
7. Related Topics
Wind Waves |
| 4. Air Masses
Different air masses and how they affect the weather in the United States. |
8. Forecasting
Weather Data |