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Sylvia Knight,
Peter Inness,
Janet Barlow (Educator),
Chuen Chung Chui,
Yen Tu,
Thomas Eldridge,
Holly Turner,
Rebecca Emerton,
Rebecca CC,
Dominic Jones,
Liam Till,
Carlo Cafaro,
Rebecca Crook,
Ryan Williams,
Beth Saunders,
and
Kaja Milczewska
Topics Covered
- Introduction to high and low pressure systems
- Weather and climate differences
- Depressions and anticyclones
- Where does weather come from and why does it rain?
- Air masses and types of rain
- Measuring the weather
- Global controls on weather
- Global atmospheric circulation
- Other weather systems: Monsoons, Tropical cyclones and El Niño/La Niña.
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Weather made understandable
The 'Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather' course is a solid choice for those with no prior knowledge of meteorology and for those looking to refresh their knowledge. The course material is well-structured, and the teaching is engaging. The course does have a tendency to focus on UK weather patterns so those in other regions might find it a bit less relevant.
Examines weather patterns from different climates
"...focus shifted to worldwide weather patterns and included arctic and tropical climates."
Course material is well-structured
"An interesting and informative course."
Initial focus on UK weather patterns
"...initial focus upon English weather and climate, (the mid-latitudes) which is understandable considering an English university meteorological department was teaching the course."
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Time
9 hours
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FutureLearn
Institutions
University of Reading
The Royal Meteorological Society
Instructors
Sylvia Knight
Peter Inness
Janet Barlow (Educator)
Chuen Chung Chui
Yen Tu
Thomas Eldridge
Holly Turner
Rebecca Emerton
Rebecca CC
Dominic Jones
Liam Till
Carlo Cafaro
Rebecca Crook
Ryan Williams
Beth Saunders
Kaja Milczewska
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