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Physics, Motion, Baroclinic Systems or just the Fundamentals
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 9:30 pm
by Pileus
How many of you in Storm2k who are not met students are taking time to
sit down and study how to analyze sounding charts, jet dynamics, etc ?
With both children almost out of the nest, I finally have time to dive into
some of the complexities of weather and forecasting. If you have the time
don't miss out on the opportunity. I am just giddy about what I'm learning
on my own time. One more chapter until I get to the chapter on chart
analysis. I can't wait ! Eric in Rock Hill, SC
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:59 am
by Colin
Well, I'm rather young yet... going to 7th grade... been interested in weather since I was about 4 yrs old......When I get older, I will begin studying all the technical weather things, models, everything....and hopefully it'll go well!
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 6:12 pm
by isobar
Pileus, What book are you reading? I just got "Weather Forecasting Handbook" by Tim Vasquez, and it's AWESOME!! I'm also doing the class over on Wxchat. I've learned so much in the last 3 weeks! And, like you, I'm having the time of my life!!
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:23 pm
by ColdFront77
Donna, I would love to get the book... "Weather Forecasting Handbook" sounds great. I only have a few weather books, the more complex ones are the best for me, as I continue to teach myself more involved parts of the science. It sound good enough that I would like to buy it for myself. My mother actually said I can get anything I want, but my birthday is only twenty-three days from now.
It seems as though I cannot get anything I want with the money I have accumulated. It isn't easy not being able to do things fully on your own when you are actually independent, but dependent only because you live with your parents.
Weather Forecasting Handbook
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:46 pm
by Pileus
Donna, I received the same book in the mail last week from Weather
Graphics. Yes it is awesome. I like the review questions at the end of each
chapter. But I would like more info from you on the classes in WX chat.
Later Donna, Eric
Handbook
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:53 pm
by Pileus
Tom, the site for ordering Weather Forecasting Handbook is
http://www.weathergraphics.com/fcstbook/
I think the price was $25 and you can order online if you want to.
ENJOY
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:09 pm
by ColdFront77
Thank you Eric. I may get this book soon enough. We'll see...
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 1:09 pm
by isobar
Eric, I saw that you recently joined Wxchat.com. It's also a great board with many friendly and knowledgeable people and some really good tutorials.
The class is challenging, but not totally out of our league. We use
http://theweatherprediction.com/ for a textbook. Great info! Homework has only been about 1-2 hrs/wk. In fact, Tom (Coldfront) and Joshua took the class last term. We're 3 weeks into it now, so I don't know if you can get in or wait til the next one. Contact "wiscwxtechnician" (Jordan) over at wxchat via PM or email. Hope to see you there!
Tom - Get that book if you can. I'm telling you ... I can't put it down!!
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 11:11 pm
by ColdFront77
I just ordered the book "Weather Forecasting Handbook" by Tim Vasquez a few minutes ago from Amazon.com.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2003 8:52 am
by isobar
Way to go Tom!!!!
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:53 am
by ColinD
Colin wrote:Well, I'm rather young yet... going to 7th grade... been interested in weather since I was about 4 yrs old......When I get older, I will begin studying all the technical weather things, models, everything....and hopefully it'll go well!
Wow, your posting is very impressive.
Amusing coincidence. I first became interested in the weather at the age of 6. In sixth grade, I turned in a "book" filled with all the weather info that I recorded from my weather radio and won first prize in the school science fair.