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Simulation: Tropic Storm - LLNL

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SIMULATION: Simulation: Tropic Storm - LLNL

SUMMARY

5.2 MB

Surface temperatures and pressures accompanying West Pacific typhoons simulated by a fine-resolution climate model

GOALS

To enhance the understanding of surface temperature and atmospheric circulation in the formation and enhancement of severe storms.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS

Watch >> Tropic Storm Simulation  (5.2MB)

TropicStorm.3gp ( cellular phone version 0.4MB)

TEACHING NOTES / CONTEXT FOR USE

Use to demonstrate how surface temperatures affect atmospheric circulation and the formation of tropical storms.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is at the descretion of the educator and how this model is applied.

REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

 

 

The Author

Ginny Brown Ginny Brown came to NCSE as the Project Director for the NSF funded CAMEL (Climate, Adaptation, Mitigation, E-Learning) project. This work centers on developing a community of climate change educators, researchers and students to combat the impact of climate change.  Ginny has twelve years experience in working with academia at both the undergraduate and  graduate level.  Prior to coming to NCSE, Ginny was  the Program Director for the Vulcan Mater ... (Full Bio)

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