Requirements...
This module covers BIP-MT requirements 3.3.1(g):
Wind: Explain why winds occur, describe the pressure gradient force and Coriolis force, and explain concepts of the geostrophic and gradient winds, describe the effect of friction on the wind, and explain the causes of common local winds caused by topography (for example, sea/land breezes, foehn winds and katabatic/anabatic winds).
This module is also a requirement for satisfying the BIP-M Certification.
Badge Earned
Upon successful completion (and mastery) of this module, the student will be awarded the following badge:
Requirements for Mastery
The student wishing to submit evidence of Mastery may proceed directly to the Master Exercise. Evidence of Mastery will include the following components:
- Student will be able to determine wind direction at a point using various maps that display wind. For example, station models, vector wind maps, and streamline maps.
- Given a particular wind direction at a specific location, student will be able to describe the various forces affecting the wind using a force diagram. Student will also be able to describe resulting changes to the wind if these forces are altered (for example, if friction were increased or decreased).
- Student will be able to define what is meant by the "Coriolis force" and will be able to describe its affect on the wind as a function of latitude (northers and southern hemispheres). Furthermore, the student will be able to agrue against common misconceptions about the Coriolis force such as water swirling in a basin.
- Given a map of surface isobars, or constant pressure heights, the student will be able to determine the wind direction to within 30 degrees accuracy.
- Student will be able to identify stations where the wind direction is affected by mesoscale terrain affects. Furthermore, the student will be able to predict those affects in situations where the synoptic-scale wind field is light.
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