Webinar 7 Introduction to Meteorology

Talk 1.  Evolution of the Meteorological Observations PPT and VIDEO

Talk 2. Basics of Weather Science      PPT     and     VIDEO 
Talk 3.  Climate and Climate Change      PPT  and  VIDEO        
Talk 4. Meteorological Predictions  PPT  and   VIDEO

This webinar consisited for four talks by Prof P C Joshi (former Course Director, SATMET). The summary of these talks are as below:

Talk 1.  Evolution of the Meteorological Observations

Meteorological science needs many observations over surface (including sub-surface) for both the land the oceanic regions and over the atmosphere. Agrometeorological measurements over the land and specific oceanic observations have been providing important input for meteorology. Radar observations and the space observations have filled the gap in conventional observations.

Talk 2. Basics of Weather Science

Science of meteorology has developed significantly over the years. With availability of more observations, the thermodynamics and the dynamics of the atmosphere is better understood.  Basics of the meteorological science in relation to contemporary science is discussed. The historical perspective and the limitations of the science are highlighted.

Talk 3. Climate and the Climate Change

Climate and climate variability are related with extended space and time scales. Climate variability can occur due to natural causes and also due to human interference. Improved observations have highlighted the change and in understanding the reasons. The impact of climate change on society can be guessed from the climate model simulations.

Talk 4. Meteorological Predictions

Meteorological predictions are required over a wide range of time scales. They range from few hours to hundreds of years. Depending on the time scale the methodology also changes.  However, paucity of data and insufficient understanding of science leads to uncertainties in the predictions.