1. Introduction to Meteorology
EG4508 : Issues in environmental science
Introduction to Meteorology
Dr Mark Cresswell
Room E411

2. Topics we will cover: week 1
Introduction & Basic Astronomy
Basic structure of the
Atmosphere & oceans
Temperature units
Introduction to some basic
Physics and units
The electromagnetic spectrum
Energy conservation
Energy, Radiation & Temperature

3. Topics we will cover: week 2
The global water cycle
types of humidity
measuring humidity
Evaporation & Humidity
Formation of fog and clouds
Precipitation
processes
Fog, clouds and precipitation

4. Topics we will cover: week 3
Ocean characteristics
circulation patterns
winds and cells
Ocean & Wind patterns
Climate modelling and weather forecasting
ENSO
Climate change scenarios
SSTs
Climate & Weather Forecasting

5. Resources and lecture material