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Meteorology
Dr. Eugene Cordero
Department of MeteorologySan Jose State University, Fall 2003
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What is Meteorology?What is Meteorology? What do Meteorologist do?What do Meteorologist do? Where do Meteorologist work?Where do Meteorologist work? Job prospects in MeteorologyJob prospects in Meteorology Meteorology at SJSUMeteorology at SJSU Today’s weather!!!Today’s weather!!! Questions Questions
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NASA MODIS
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What do Meteorologists do???What do Meteorologists do???
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What most meteorologist What most meteorologist really do?really do?
Weather ForecastingWeather Forecasting
– Predicting storms, tornadoes, hurricanesPredicting storms, tornadoes, hurricanes
– Advising industry on upcoming climateAdvising industry on upcoming climate
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Why is it not a good Why is it not a good idea to sit under a idea to sit under a big tree during a big tree during a thunderstorm?thunderstorm?
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What do Meteorologist do???What do Meteorologist do???
Weather ForecastingWeather Forecasting
– Predicting storms, tornadoes, hurricanesPredicting storms, tornadoes, hurricanes
– Advising industry on upcoming climateAdvising industry on upcoming climate Atmospheric ResearchAtmospheric Research
– Climate change (global warming/ozone Climate change (global warming/ozone depletion)depletion)
– Hurricanes and tornadoesHurricanes and tornadoes
– El Nino El Nino
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Antarctic Ozone HoleAntarctic Ozone Hole
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AlumniAlumni
SJSU Meteorology Alumni Page.htm
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Where do Meteorologist Where do Meteorologist Work?Work? GovernmentGovernment
– National Weather Service (NWS), National National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA), National Aeronautics and Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA)(NASA)
– Air force or NavyAir force or Navy
– Departments of Energy and AgricultureDepartments of Energy and Agriculture Private consulting companiesPrivate consulting companies UniversitiesUniversities TV/Radio stationsTV/Radio stations
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Aviation IndustryAviation Industry
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Air Quality AgenciesAir Quality Agencies
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NASANASA
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Energy CompaniesEnergy Companies
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AgricultureAgriculture
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Tools of MeteorologyTools of Meteorology
– Standard meteorological instrumentsStandard meteorological instruments
– RadarRadar
– SatellitesSatellites
– ComputersComputers
– Instrumented aircraftInstrumented aircraft
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Doppler Doppler RadarRadar
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Satellite TechnologySatellite Technology
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Tools of MeteorologyTools of Meteorology
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Job Prospects in MeteorologyJob Prospects in Meteorology
90% of graduating meteorologist work in field.90% of graduating meteorologist work in field.
Meteorology continues to grow, especially in Meteorology continues to grow, especially in private sector.private sector.
http://www.met.sjsu.edu/alumni/
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Meteorology Department at Meteorology Department at SJSUSJSU
B.S. and M.S. degrees availableB.S. and M.S. degrees available
Important prerequisites :Important prerequisites :
– Math and PhysicsMath and Physics
FacilitiesFacilities
– Advanced forecasting centerAdvanced forecasting center
– Rooftop observatoryRooftop observatory
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Meteorology at SJSU
Sample list of courses:Sample list of courses:– Met 10, Met 112: GE Weather and ClimateMet 10, Met 112: GE Weather and Climate
– Met 113, 131: Atmospheric and Air pollutionMet 113, 131: Atmospheric and Air pollution
– Met 123: Advanced ClimatologyMet 123: Advanced Climatology
– Met 50, 150 Computers in MeteorologyMet 50, 150 Computers in Meteorology
– Core courses: Atmospheric dynamics, Core courses: Atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics and radiation, weather forecastingthermodynamics and radiation, weather forecasting
– Other courses: Tropical and Synoptic MeteorologyOther courses: Tropical and Synoptic Meteorology
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Graduates in Meteorology …Graduates in Meteorology …
– Have well rounded foundation in Meteorology and physical Have well rounded foundation in Meteorology and physical science, science,
– Have good mathematical skills,Have good mathematical skills,
– Have excellent computer skills.Have excellent computer skills.
–Are Filthy Rich!!!!!Are Filthy Rich!!!!!
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Tomorrow’s weather?Tomorrow’s weather?
Possibility of fair Possibility of fair weather…weather…
