WeatherBELL University: An Introduction
WeatherBELL University's introductory course is perfect for amateurs and professionals alike. You can think of this as an introduction to topics that will be explored more in-depth in future courses.
Joe Bastardi Welcome (Script) (1:00)
Chris Jarzynka Welcome (Script) (0:23)
Peruvian Farmers (Script) (01:04)
Halos in the Sky
The Inaccurate Groundhog
Telegraphs and the First Weather Maps (Script) (01:05)
Expanding the Horizon
Telegraphs and the First Weather Maps
What Are Cyclones? (Script) (00:45)
What Are Cyclones? (Script) (00:43)
What Are Cyclones? (Script) (00:40)
Introduction to the Norwegian Cyclone Model
Initial Condition
Beginning Stage
Intensification Stage
Mature Stage
Dissipation Stage
Famous Past Cyclone (Case Study)
Introduction to Upper-Air Data (Script) (00:43)
Introduction to Upper-Air Data (Script) (0:28)
Introduction to Upper-Air Data (Script) (0:52)
The Invention of Weather Balloons
What is Upper-Air Data Used For?
The Global Radiosonde Network
Upper-Air Forecast (Case Study)
What Are Troughs and Ridges? (Script) (0:48)
What Are Troughs and Ridges? (Script) (1:00)
Troughs and Ridges
Troughs and Ridges (Case Study)
Regional Rules
Lag Correlations
Persistence: Introduction
Persistence: As a Forecasting Tool
Persistence: A Snowy California Winter
Persistence: A Dry California Winter
Persistence: Winter Storm Tracks in the Eastern United States
Persistence (Case Study)
The Origin of Numerical Weather Models (Script) (0:41)
The Origin of Numerical Weather Models (Script) (1:03)
Early Weather Models
Improvements to Weather Models
A Growing Number of Weather Models
Early Weather Models (Case Study)
Ensemble Models: Introduction
Ensemble Models: Uncertainty and the Ensemble Mean
Ensemble Models: Uncertainty and the Ensemble Mean
Ensemble Models: Uncertainty and the Ensemble Mean
Ensemble Models: Hurricane Spaghetti Plots
Ensemble Models - Sandy? (Case Study)
Weather Models Are Just One Tool