Meteorology
As we are all too aware, the British weather has a reputation for its unpredictability. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and concerns all aspects of the Earth's atmosphere as well as the interaction between the atmosphere and the surface of the planet.
Understanding meteorology is an essential skill for any seafarer and by learning skills in meteorology, Cadets can help prepare themselves and others for whatever the elements throw at them.
They can expect to learn about matters like:
• Impact of weather on our lives
• Economic effects of weather
• Sources of weather information
• Weather in times of conflict
• Means of collecting, collating and disseminating data
• UK Met Office
• Weather observation
• Cloud types
• Atmospheric pressure
• Water in the atmosphere
• The weather map
• The wind
• Thunderstorms
• Fog and mist
• The shipping forecast
• And even how to make a weather instrument!