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Reading University Meteorology Open Day 2012: Weather Predictions and Climate Insights

Join us to explore weather and climate forecasting techniques. Learn about atmosphere dynamics, observations, and predictions. Engage in experiments, discussions, and activities. Discover how meteorologists predict long-term climate trends. Venue: University of Reading.

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Reading University Meteorology Open Day 2012: Weather Predictions and Climate Insights

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  1. Welcome to the University of Reading Meteorology Open Day 2012

  2. Emergencies On hearing the fire alarm make your way to the nearest available safe exit route and leave the building without delay. The fire assembly point is located at the far side of the car park in front of the Department.

  3. How do we predict the weather and climate? ?

  4. How do we predict the weather and climate? • What is a prediction? • What is the difference between weather and climate?

  5. Step 1: Find out how the atmosphere works • Fluids Experiment

  6. Step 2: Make some observations of the atmosphere

  7. Observations of the atmosphere

  8. Observations of the atmosphere

  9. Remote Sensing

  10. Step 3: Make some predictions.

  11. February 2011 Outgoing thermal radiation

  12. FAQ Weather forecasts aren’t always accurate a few days ahead, so how can you possibly predict the climate over the next 100 years?

  13. Todays Activities Experiment: Fluid lab (downstairs) Observations: Out the window Computation: Richardson Forecast Factory - in this room Lunch and Weather Forecast - in this room Radiosonde balloon launch (outside)

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