Atmospheric Sciences

  1. Weather Analysis and Forecasting
    1. Observational Networks
      1. Surface Observations
        1. METAR Reports
          1. Parameters Measured
            1. Station Models
            2. Upper-Air Observations
              1. Radiosondes
                1. Launch Procedures
                  1. Data Collected
                  2. Weather Radar
                    1. Principles of Operation
                      1. Precipitation Detection
                      2. Satellite Imagery
                        1. Visible Imagery
                          1. Infrared Imagery
                            1. Water Vapor Imagery
                              1. Interpretation Techniques
                            2. Weather Map Analysis
                              1. Surface Charts
                                1. Isobars and Pressure Systems
                                  1. Fronts and Weather Symbols
                                  2. Upper-Air Charts
                                    1. Constant Pressure Charts
                                      1. 850 hPa Level
                                        1. 500 hPa Level
                                          1. 300 hPa Level
                                            1. Troughs and Ridges
                                          2. Numerical Weather Prediction
                                            1. Data Assimilation
                                              1. Observational Data Integration
                                              2. Model Grids and Resolution
                                                1. Horizontal Grids
                                                  1. Vertical Grids
                                                  2. Model Physics and Parameterization
                                                    1. Representation of Physical Processes
                                                    2. Types of Models
                                                      1. Global Models
                                                        1. Regional Models
                                                      2. Forecasting Techniques
                                                        1. Persistence Forecasting
                                                          1. Climatology Forecasting
                                                            1. Trend Forecasting
                                                              1. Analogue Method
                                                                1. Ensemble Forecasting
                                                                  1. Spread and Uncertainty
                                                                  2. Model Output Statistics
                                                                    1. Post-Processing Techniques

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