The Weather Around You, Understanding How The Weather Works

Understand what processes are occurring in the weather without the complicated math or science behind it.

What you'll learn
Understand the basics of the weather
Know why we have seasons
Understand the Coriolis effect, it's impact on the atmosphere and weather
Recognize 3 of the major temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit & Kelvin)
Comprehend how the sun heats the earth
Water phases and water cycle
Grasp the concept of relative humidity
How water droplets form from the smallest up to raindrops and beyond
Easily understand what is meant by the different types of air stability (stable, unstable, neutral and conditionally unstable)
Identify different types of clouds, what they are made of and how they form
Identify different types of precipitation and how they form (rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, hail)
Understand the differences between high and low pressure and how they form
Know what isobars are and how they are related to air pressure and wind
Identify some basic wind related events
Understand basic global air circulation and jet streams
Know what the different air masses and fronts are, as well as how they are identified
Grasp how weather events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, etc… are formed
Read a wind barb
Understand many different weather symbols as well as understand the basic symbols on a weather station reading
Much more…
Requirements
Basic Math - Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide
Basic Geography - Hemispheres, Equator, Latitudes (helps but not required)
Basic Geometry - You have a basic understanding of Angles and Diameter (helps but not required)
Description
Ever wonder why afternoon thunderstorms form in the summer, or how hail forms? Maybe you have another question about weather but do not want to learn all of the complicated mathematics and science that are included in a detailed meteorology class? In this course, The Weather Around You, I will teach you what you want to know about basic weather phenomenon, from how small air eddies form, to how the earth's tilt and orbit impact our weather. We will work our way into many different concepts necessary for understanding the weather. As we move through the course together, we will discuss air pressure, energy and how it actually warms us up, water's role, clouds, precipitation, storm formation and so much more. Toward the end of the course we will also discuss how different weather events are formed, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning. Each lecture will cover a specific idea or concept about the weather, without lingering too long on any one subject. lectures are generally 5 - 10 minutes in length and have a brief review at the end. After each section you will be given the opportunity to see how much you have learned by taking a short quiz pertaining to the information we have covered! When you finish this course you will have a great understanding of what the weather is doing around you, as well as know what the weather forecasters actually mean when you hear them use weather related terms!

Overview

Section 1: About this course

Lecture 1 About this Course

Lecture 2 What I Expect from You

Section 2: The Earth

Lecture 3 Introduction to Section 2: The Earth

Lecture 4 Weather, Climate and Atmosphere

Lecture 5 The Earth’s Tilt and Orbit (Seasons)

Lecture 6 Earth's Rotation

Lecture 7 The Coriolis

Section 3: Energy

Lecture 8 Introduction to Section 3: Energy

Lecture 9 Energy and Temperature

Lecture 10 Energy and Heat

Lecture 11 Moving Energy

Lecture 12 Warming the Earth

Section 4: Humidity and Water

Lecture 13 Introduction to Section 4: Humidity

Lecture 14 Water Phases

Lecture 15 Water Transitions

Lecture 16 The Water Cycle

Lecture 17 Humidity

Lecture 18 Condensation Nuclei

Lecture 19 Haze, Fog & Dew

Section 5: Clouds and Stability

Lecture 20 Introduction to Section 5: Clouds and Stability

Lecture 21 Stability

Lecture 22 Cloud Developement

Lecture 23 Cloud Forms

Lecture 24 Clouds by Height

Section 6: Precipitation

Lecture 25 Introduction to Section 6: Precipitation

Lecture 26 Forming Precipitation in Clouds

Lecture 27 Types of Precipitation

Lecture 28 Measuring Precipitation

Section 7: Air Pressure

Lecture 29 Introduction to Section 7: Air Movement and Pressure

Lecture 30 Scales of Motion

Lecture 31 High and Low Pressure

Lecture 32 Wind

Section 8: Air Movement around the Globe

Lecture 33 Introduction to Section 8: Global Air Movement

Lecture 34 Jet Stream

Lecture 35 Global Circulation

Lecture 36 Ocean and the Atmosphere

Section 9: Fronts and Air Masses

Lecture 37 Introduction to Section 9: Fronts and Air Masses

Lecture 38 Types of Air Masses

Lecture 39 What is a Front?

Section 10: Thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and other weather events

Lecture 40 Introduction to Section 10: Storms and Weather Events

Lecture 41 Severe Weather Advisories

Lecture 42 Thunderstorms

Lecture 43 Super Cells and Tornadoes

Lecture 44 Lightning

Lecture 45 Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Lecture 46 Floods

Lecture 47 North Easters

Section 11: Concepts of Forecasting

Lecture 48 Introduction to Section 11: Concepts of Forecating

Lecture 49 Forecasting

Lecture 50 Weather Maps

Lecture 51 Doppler Radar, Imagery and Soundings

Lecture 52 More Symbols

Lecture 53 Station Readings

Section 12: Other Phenomenon

Lecture 54 Rainbows

Section 13: Conclusion

Lecture 55 What We Have Learned

Lecture 56 Thank You!

Anyone who wants to know how the weather works without the complicated mathematics (basic mathematics help though),This weather course is intended to provide basic knowledge about common weather concepts. It is not intended to be fast pace.,NOT an advanced meteorology course