HarvardX: Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
Learn to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.
- Certification
- Certificate of completion
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Price Value
- $ 149
- Difficulty Level
- Introductory
About This Course
Explore the essential principles and methods behind weather forecasting in this illuminating course. Delve into traditional observational techniques and understand the basic physical processes influencing weather. By comparing these with modern methods, including computer models, students will appreciate the science of meteorology and the complexity of atmospheric phenomena.
Course Description
This course will delve into the science that underpins weather systems, including the roles of air, water, and wind. Learn to make weather forecasts using observational skills without reliance on modern technology. Understand the global forces shaping our climate and the inherent limits of predictive weather forecasting.
What Students Will Learn
- Understanding the interaction of air, water, and wind within weather systems. <！！2>Estimation of local wind speeds and directions through observations.
- Safety measures to minimize risks during thunderstorms and lightning. <二>Identification of various cloud types and their specific features.
- Detailed attributes of violent weather phenomena like thunderstorms and tornadoes.
- Techniques for collecting and analyzing data to predict future weather conditions.
- Comparative analysis of different weather forecasting methods and their accuracy.
- Exploring the butterfly effect within the context of meteorological systems.
