Synoptic climatology 1900-3-KLS-HK
Synoptic climatology classes are aimed at presenting basic information on the dynamics of weather processes, the manifestations of weather changes, as well as the methods of weather forecasting in various time scales.
The lecture is to familiarize students with the principles of operation of the global meteorological network, the methodology of conducting analyzes of the synoptic situation and the tools used in synoptic climatology.
Exercises are designed for the acquisition of practical skills in the field of meteorological data acquisition and processing, creating synoptic maps, as well as inferring about possible changes in weather conditions on the basis of available source materials.
Student workload: 4 ECTS x 25h = 100h, including:
(N) – work in a direct contact with a teacher,
(S) – students' own work.
Classes (lecture) = 15h (N)
Classes (exercises) = 30h (N)
- consultations (N) = 10h
- passing exercises and the exam (N) = 5h
- preparation for the exam (S) = 15h
- preparation for exercises (S) = 15h
- project works (S) = 10h
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
Type of course
Requirements
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Directional effects: K_W02, K_W05, K_W06, K_W07, K_W10, K_U01, K_U02, K_U03, K_U04, K_K01, K_K06, K_K08
Specialization effects: S4_W06, S4_W07, S4_U06, S4_U09, S4_K05
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
- the division and hierarchy of the world meteorological network
- basic macroscale processes in the atmosphere
- the role of baric systems, air masses and atmospheric fronts in the weather formation mechanism
- main classifications of types of atmospheric circulation
- graphic conventions and ways of visualizing the atmospheric situation on synoptic maps, thermodynamic diagrams, radar imagery and satellite photos
- variability of weather conditions related to a specific synoptic situation and the passage of atmospheric fronts
Skills: the graduate can
- decode and encode the results of meteorological measurements in the form of SYNOP messages
- read meteorological information on the basis of synoptic maps and indicate the elements of the atmosphere circulation
- interpret the content of the thermodynamic diagram and characterize the atmospheric conditions in the vertical profile of the atmosphere
- plot a synoptic map on the basis of data from synoptic stations
- analyze radar or satellite images in the context of a synoptic situation
- compile a weather forecast based on a source data set
Personal and social competences: the graduate is ready to
- become aware of the importance of meteorological forecasts and the role of meteorological cover in ensuring the safety of the population
- understand the principles of creating studies and analyzes of the synoptic situation with the use of various source data
- present a simplified weather forecast based on the observation of the sky and publicly available information
Assessment criteria
Classes are graded on the basis of the results of the lecture exam and the final grade for the exercises. Passing the exercises is a prerequisite for admitting the student to the lecture exam. The lecture exam is in written form and consists of questions related to topics covered in a class. The grade for exercises is based on the total sum of points acquired by the student throughout the all classes. The final grade for the subject is determined on the basis of the weighted average of the examination grade (weight 60%) and the exercise grade (weight 40%).
Attendance at the exercises is obligatory. Two unexcused absences are allowed. The total number of absences (excused and unexcused) may not exceed 7. Absence from classes does not release the student from the obligation to complete all exercises and make up for the arrears on the date indicated by the teacher. Student has to complete all assignments listed in the class' programme.
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Bednarek J., 1970, Ćwiczenia z meteorologii synoptycznej. Wyd. UW, Warszawa
Holec M., Tymański P., 1979, Podstawy meteorologii i nawigacji meteorologicznej. Wyd. Morskie, Gdańsk
Jasiński J. J., Kroszczyński K., Rymarz Cz., Winnicki I., 1999, Satelitarne obrazy procesów atmosferycznych kształtujących pogodę. PWN, Warszawa
Kriczak O. G., 1958, 1959, Meteorologia synoptyczna. Cz. I, II, Skrypt MON, Warszawa
Ostrowski M., 1999, Meteorologia dla lotnictwa sportowego. Aeroklub Polski, Warszawa
Pettersen S., 1964, Zarys meteorologii. PWN, Warszawa
Podręcznik krótkoterminowych prognoz pogody, 1968, 1969, Cz. I, II, WKiŁ, Warszawa
Strauch E., 1975, Meteorologia a środowisko. PWN, Warszawa
Zwieriew A. S., 1965, Meteorologia synoptyczna. WKiŁ, Warszawa
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