Geostrophic Windspeed

[Nick L]

ah, so you are still on h easy stuff!

have they gone into the thickness change equation and vorticity?

wonderful-makes the hairs on the back of my neck twitch when I read my 35+years ago teory notes!

I'll try and copy it if I can on the printer and post in here. Once you understand the various parts, the why etc, it does help explain a heck of a lot even in this model age

We have gone briefly into thicknesses, what they actually represent, how to calculate the mean temperature for thickness values etc. but nothing too complex yet I don't think. We don't cover vorticity until after Christmas sometime.

One thing I had real trouble getting my head around though was the coriolis effect! I think the problem is that I found it very difficult to visualise in a real situation. This is all on the more complex Weather and Climate fundamentals module, the Introduction to Meteorology module is more suited for those who don't have the Physical and Mathematical know-how if you like. That's the module where I was drawing all the charts.

Although I am finding it challenging and sometimes quite difficult (I didn't expect anything less!) I am thoroughly enjoying the course so far. Speaking to the 2nd years, they told us to enjoy it the relative ease of the 1st year as it cranks up a gear next year! The reward of the 2nd year though is the Oklahoma year which will be truly unforgettable I'm sure.

Yes, it will certainly be interesting seeing your old notes!

[johnholmes]

We have gone briefly into thicknesses, what they actually represent, how to calculate the mean temperature for thickness values etc. but nothing too complex yet I don't think. We don't cover vorticity until after Christmas sometime.

One thing I had real trouble getting my head around though was the coriolis effect! I think the problem is that I found it very difficult to visualise in a real situation. This is all on the more complex Weather and Climate fundamentals module, the Introduction to Meteorology module is more suited for those who don't have the Physical and Mathematical know-how if you like. That's the module where I was drawing all the charts.

Although I am finding it challenging and sometimes quite difficult (I didn't expect anything less!) I am thoroughly enjoying the course so far. Speaking to the 2nd years, they told us to enjoy it the relative ease of the 1st year as it cranks up a gear next year! The reward of the 2nd year though is the Oklahoma year which will be truly unforgettable I'm sure.

Yes, it will certainly be interesting seeing your old notes!

this site may help-one I often quote as it was originally input by an ex colleague, go to Coriolis=fairly simple explanation and links into Vorticity, hope it helps

http://weatherfaqs.org.uk/node/44