MLG 100: 
INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY

INSTRUCTIONAL LINKS: 
ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE, STABILITY

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SELF TESTS

The credit self test worth 2%:

Do Concept Quizzes 1, 2, and 3 for Chapter 4 by 4pm Friday 27 October.

Do Concept Quiz 4 for Chapter 4 by 4pm Wednesday  1 November.

Do Concept Quiz 2   for Chapter 5 by 4pm Wednesday  1 November.

A non-credit self test on  Atmospheric Moisture is HERE.
A non-credit self test on Atmospheric Stability and clouds is available HERE.
 

DATA

You will find the US radiosonde  plots you need at the following sites:

 The University of Wyoming -- to obtain the plot, follow these steps:

Alternative -- you can also obtain US data here:

UW Madison (select "GIF" as output after you have clicked)

UNISYS Weather.  

Ohio State Weather Server. Select "Upper Air" and then "U.S./Canada Point and Click" and then select the location  You will also find a Lifted Index map under "Stability Indices" at this site. However, the alternative site is generally a better plot.

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