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While Earth's weather reports center on precipitation, temperature, wind direction, and humidity, space weather forecasts attempt to predict activity that occurs on the sun. Scientists also study how the weather on the sun will affect Earth. At the University of Michigan a team studies solar storms as they form and then barrel off the sun. Sometimes these storms hit the Earth with damaging force. Space weather has the potential to interfere with everything from satellite communications to electrical power. This team is aiming for a five-day forecast capability to give government, private industry, satellite operators, and power grid companies more time to take necessary action to protect critical infrastructure. Part of the "Science Nation."
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The inventions of the 1960s were all about transforming science fiction into fact. Robots, satellites and a trip to the moon help make what was once only fantasy, become a reality. Featured inventions include: the Lunar Lander, weather satellites, video game consoles, Tasers, and industrial robots.
NOAA's environmental satellites provide data from space to monitor Earth to analyze coastal waters, relay life-saving emergency beacons, and predict and track tropical storms and hurricanes. NOAA operates three types of satellite systems for the United States: polar-orbiting satellites, geostationary satellites, and deep space satellites. Polar-orbiting satellites circle Earth and provide global information from 540 miles above Earth. Geostationary satellites constantly monitor the Western Hemisphere from around 22,240 miles above Earth. The deep space satellites orbit one million miles from Earth, providing space weather alerts and forecasts while also monitoring the amounts of solar energy absorbed by Earth every day.
Offers a look at what kind of information satellites provide about our world. Satellite imagery has multiple uses: showing crops and pests, monitoring weather in all its forms, following forest fires and air pollutants, and more. Imagery notes climate changes, the ozone layer, and temperature of many things--all designed to predict and protect. These sensors present unusual windows to our world.
Meteorologists studying clouds in Europe are learning about the microphysical processes that occur naturally in clouds. This knowledge helps researchers gain new fundamental knowledge that can help improve weather and climate forecast models. Students will discover how scientists study cloud formation by generating artificial clouds in a laboratory. Scientists research how clouds originate and how they react to surrounding natural elements. They will reveal how microwave radiometers, lasers, and satellites are used in researching cloud development.
Episode one explores what hurricanes are, how they are formed, and how the specialists try to predict whether the next storm will blow over or blow the roof off. Featuring interviews with some of the world’s leading hurricane experts, this episode looks at the latest theories and the most advanced technologies that are being used to hone the forecasts. While a fearless team of Hurricane Hunter pilots flies into the eye of each approaching storm, their data is supplemented by information from satellites, drones, and even fish. Part of "Hurricane, the Anatomy" series.
Space weather can have important consequences for everyday life, such as interference with radio communication, GPS systems, electric power grids, the operation and orientation of satellites, oil and gas drilling, and even air travel as high altitude pilots and astronauts can be subjected to enhanced levels of radiation. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geomagnetism Program monitors variations in the Earth's magnetic field through a network of 14 ground-based observatories around the United States and its territories, providing data in real-time to a variety of customers.
Live-action weather footage helps students learn how they can observe the weather. Concepts and terminology discussed include: temperature, air pressure, weather systems, precipitation, and wind.
Presents the principles of weather dynamics. Shows how weather conditions are measured, how computer models are used to predict the weather, the special role of moisture in producing weather phenomena, and finally, the impact of hazardous weather.
Weather forecasting has changed from a day-to-day guess based on local observation to a scientific method dependent on global data collected accurately, in detail, and at set times. Traces the progression of forecasting from data-collection methods to regional centers for computer plotting and analysis to prediction of weather for the next five to seven days. Includes why forecasting is important.
Staying safe in all kinds of weather and avoiding weather-related injuries are the focus of this practical video. Concepts and terminology: lightning, tornado, wind, hurricane, and safe shelter.
What causes earth's weather? Explains that the sun is the primary source of our changing weather phenomena as it warms the atmosphere and water. Covers weather forecasting, high and low pressure fronts, cloud formations, and the water cycle. Presents weather conditions for thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Weather is the state of the atmosphere, and it refers to the day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity. The difference between air pressure, temperature, and moisture influence weather-related phenomena. Other topics covered include evaporation, relative humidity, clouds, precipitation, rain gauge, air mass, front, thunderstorm, hurricane, tornado, weather forecast, meteorologist, and satellite imagery.
Everyday, real-life examples demonstrate the processes of weathering and erosion. Easy-to-understand examples of weathering help students differentiate between the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering. Footage of weathering and erosion processes help students grasp how each process alters the environment. Important terminology includes: mechanical weathering, landslides, abrasion, freezing, thawing, chemical weathering, oxidation, acid rain, moving water, wind, and glaciers.
Viewers take a trip above the Earth’s atmosphere to learn about weather around the world. Students will come to understand the relationship between water, air, heat, and weather. The terms atmosphere, condensation, evaporation, and precipitation are explained through animated diagrams. This program also discusses meteorologists and the instruments they use to predict weather. Part of the Real World Science series.
Climate is what you expect, and weather is what you get. Climate is about long-term records, trends, and averages; weather is about day-to-day experiences. Introduces us to the basics and science of meteorology from its earliest theoretical and observational development to the invention of equipment (the thermometer, barometer, and hygrometer) that led to meteorology becoming a science.
Unpredictable, stormy weather is a natural outcome of a warmer planet. As things heat, they become more volatile. From entire floating neighborhoods to massive harbor floodgates, cities around the world are trying to engineer their way to a safer future. Everything from farming to the insurance industry to building codes will have to change.
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere, and the factors that influence and cause weather. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other topics covered include conduction, convection, radiation, thermometer, barometer, air pressure, winds, anemometer, sea breeze, land breeze, doldrums, trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, and jet streams.
Weather affects everyone's life. This program provides illuminating, live-action examples and explanations of different weather patterns around the world. Students will also learn the layers of the atmosphere and be able to explain the causes and effects of air currents and air pressure. Part of the "Way Cool Science" series.
In this video, students will learn about the two major types of weathering: mechanical and chemical. These forces alter the shape and composition of rocks. Students will also explore the different types of soils, soil properties, and soil profiles. Other topics covered include oxidation, soil formation, soil texture, horizons, leaching, subsoil, soil conservation, and groundwater.
