[Skywarn] Fwd: [Cometupdates] New from COMET: Quasi-geostrophic Omega Equation learning object

[Lloyd Colston]

The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of a new resource:
"Quasi-geostrophic Omega Equation". How does the Quasi-geostrophic (QG)
omega equation manifest itself in a simple wave-like model of the
atmosphere, and does it work for synoptic scale motions in reality?  This
learning object uses a simple interactive model to demonstrate the
connectedness of vorticity and thickness to the omega equation at synoptic
scales. As a learning object, it is meant to supplement other teaching
material in a course by elucidating a specific concept. By overlaying the
different variables in the equation, the student can infer the future state
of the atmosphere based on the phase shift of the wave-like heights and
thickness patterns. A series of follow-on questions explores the outcomes
of the equation.

The intended audience for "Quasi-geostrophic Omega Equation" is the novice
meteorologist learning the fundamental processes in meteorology. Please
follow this link to the MetEd description page that provides additional
information and a link to begin the lesson: http://meted.ucar.edu/
training_module.php?id=1125

All COMET lessons and the MetEd website rely on JavaScript, and some
lessons rely on Adobe® Flash® for navigation, animation, and/or
presentation of multimedia elements. Ensure that you have a browser updated
to its latest version with JavaScript enabled and the latest version of the
Adobe FlashPlayer installed (http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/). For
technical support for this lesson please visit our Registration and Support
FAQs athttps://www.meted.ucar.edu/resources_faq.php

We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content,
instructional approach, or use of this lesson. Please e-mail your comments
or questions to Bryan Guarente (guarente at ucar.edu).