[Skywarn] [Cometupdates] New from COMET: Foundations of Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurements

[Lloyd Colston]

On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Comet Announcements <
comet_announcements at comet.ucar.edu> wrote:

> The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of the new
> lesson, "Foundations of Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurements
> <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1228>"
> <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1228>
> <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1228>. Involving
> collaboration from NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL), Millersville
> University, and COMET, the lesson provides an introduction to the
> instrumentation used for meteorological measurements. Learners will explore
> the types of observing systems available to measure temperature, pressure,
> humidity, trace gases, clouds and aerosols, winds, precipitation, and
> radiation. The lesson also provides information about the main components
> of an instrument as well as instrument performance characteristics
> including types of errors.
>
> The intended audience for "Foundations of Meteorological Instrumentation
> and Measurements" includes undergraduate and graduate students in
> meteorology and the atmospheric sciences, though anyone interested in
> measurement science and atmospheric instrumentation may find the content
> useful. This introductory lesson is intended to provide a foundation for
> more detailed future training on measuring specific meteorological
> variables.
>
> 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 Alison Rockwell (rockwell AT ucar.edu), Amy Stevermer
> (asteverm AT ucar.edu), or Alan Bol (alanbol AT ucar.edu). For technical
> support, please visit our Registration and Support FAQs
> <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/resources_faq.php>
> <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/resources_faq.php>
>
> Sincerely,
> The COMET Program
>




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Lloyd Colston   director
Altus Emergency Management
Altus, OK      http://www.altusok.gov
Phone:  580.481.2260
Fax:  580.482.4738

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