ATM 211 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting
The goals of ATM 211 are to teach you the fundamental synoptic-scale processes of the atmosphere. After the mid-point in the semester, we will begin an in-class forecasting contest, first starting with Albany, then moving to other parts of the country.
UW-Madison AOS
NOAA WPC
Assignments and Important Info:
Midterm: Tuesday, October 21
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Homework:
Ageostrophic wind assignment due Thursday, October 16
Map 1
Map 2
METAR plotting due Wednesday, October 22
Your responsibilities will include one midterm and one final, taking several quizzes on lecture material and geography, mapping and Skew-T assignments, as well as forecasting during the final few weeks of the course.
Instructor: Ross Lazear, ETEC 417
Email: rlazear *at* albany.edu
Office hours: Mon. and Tue., 1:30-2:30p
TA: Jackson Powers
Email: jlpowers *at* albany.edu
Office hours: Mon. 2:30-3:30p and Wed. 12:30-1:30
ETEC 3rd floor atrium