Lab 1 : Meteo 003 Due: Friday, Sept. 4 th in Class

Sec 3: Josh Gugel 2: Zach Gellis Office Hours: Thursdays 2-3 PM or by appointmentOffice Hours: Thursdays 4-5 PM or by appt Location: 6 th Floor Walker Wx Center (room 606)Location: 6 th Floor Walker Wx Center Tips for Labs Don’t wait until the last minute Look over the problems before Wednesdays and come prepared with questions Come to office hours for help on Thursdays Form study groups and work together, but no answer copying! Complete all the problems and show all your work for partial credit

Lab 1 Covers Chapters 1 & 2 Topics Covered:  Geography  Unit Conversion  Isoplething  Gradients  Radiation -Stefan-Boltzmann Law -Wien’s Law -Incoming/Outgoing Radiation Budget 40 points total w/ 5 Extra Credit points possible

1.1pg. 33 a) State Geography Making sure you know geography of the country Simply list the state names Whip out an atlas or google maps if you need help, especially for part (b)

1.4pg. 36 Converting Temperature Units Temperature commonly measured in 3 different units Absolute zero is 0 K Convert to C and F C = K F = (9/5)* C + 32 Equations also found on pg. 10 Remember order of operations

1.7pg. 38 Isoplething a) Isopleths are lines of equal value Allows you to visualize maps easier Start with benchmark values to isopleth Want lower values on one side and greater values on other Be sure to label lines Example

1.7 cntd… b) Isopleths can close on themselves to form a circle Use the same method as (a) c) Real-world example Take your time since it’s a bit tougher Procedure remains the same

Isopleth Examples Most weather maps will have some type of isopleth Common examples are -Isotherm: temperature -Isobar: pressure -Isotach: wind speed -Isodrosotherm: ???

1.10pg. 41

Gradient Example What is the gradient from G to H? G H

1.10 cntd… c) Interpret what the gradients mean physically d) Read the question fully to help you answer it Remember your wind directions (East wind = blowing from the East) Give reasoning behind your answers e) Refer back to part (d) and follow the same guidelines

2.1pg. 75

Stefan-Boltzmann Law Example

2.1 cntd… c) Read the question fully for clues Think of how our planet is heated Do further research Fully explain your answer

2.2pg. 75

Wien’s Law Example

2.6pg. 77 Incoming/Outgoing Radiation Budget Big Hint: think of how much radiation is being emitted by the object Use past problems to help Is this more or less than what the object is absorbing? Interpret your results with reasoning

Biggest Tips for Lab 1 Make sure you convert temperature to Kelvins Don’t forget units Read the questions fully, many have hints to help you Answer every question Give reasoning when asked to explain Come for help if needed

Meteo 003 TA Office Hours All of our office hours will be held on Thursdays We are all available by appointment if needed Feel free to come to any of us for help Astrid AM in 623 Walker Josh 2-3 PM in 6 th Floor Walker Wx Center Zach 4-5 PM in 6 th Floor Walker Wx Center Lab 1 Assignment Summary: Chapter 1: 1.1a,b; 1.4; 1.7a,b,c; 1.10a,c,d,e Chapter 2: 2.1a,b,c; 2.2; 2.6