GE 141 Climatology All Modules

GE 141 Climatology All Modules

Climatology is the study of the long-term state of the atmosphere. The long-term state of the atmosphere is a function of a variety of interacting elements

• Solar radiation
• Air masses
• Pressure systems (and cyclone belts)
• Ocean Currents
• Topography

Elements of weather

Weather is the state of the Earth’s atmosphere recorded in short period of time say a day. The study of weather involves temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, pressure, and cloudiness

• Temperature – measured by thermometer
• Humidity – measured by hygrometer
• Rainfall – measured by rain gauge
• Pressure – measured by barometer
• Wind – measured by anemometer and wind vane.

GE 141 Climatology All Modules

LECTURE 1

ELEMENT OF CLIMATE

LECTURE 2

SOLAR RADIATION, HEAT BALANCE AND TEMPERATURE

LECTURE 3

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

LECTURE 4

TRANSIENT ATMOSPHERIC FLOW DISTURBANCES

LECTURE 5

CLIMATIC CLASSIFICATION

LECTURE 6

CURRENT CLIMATE CHANGE

LECTURE 7

CLIMATE AND RESOURCES