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Weather and Its Role in Racing Maize & Blue in Sunrayce 93 - 1/16/1994
A very detailed description of my activities forecasting for Maize & Blue during Sunrayce 93. The analyses and forecasts of solar radiation for such small time periods may be of interest to some people - it is something seldom done and documented. Additional comments are placed here.
Forest and City NY Temperatures - 3/13/2002, revised 4/18/2002
Long-term trends for New York City and Indian Lake, and a brief disussion of the possible effects causing differences - especially vegetation.
Coriolis and Centrifgual Forces - 8/12/1998
A description of these apparent atmospheric forces with equations.
Relative Vorticity - 7/7/2001
A mathematical descrpition with a few physical examples.
19-20 December Snow Event - 12/22/2000
An analysis of the dynamical contributions to the snow band and enhancement over the Poconos from the coastal Low.
Central Park, NY Snow Stats - 10/25/2000
Can't argue with a complete record of snow stats since 1870 ! Here's a brief analysis and discussion of them.
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion & the Antarctic Ozone Hole - 2/16/1997
Stratospheric ozone depletion, emphasizing the Antarctic ozone hole and its measurement from outer space.
Ultraviolet Solar Radiation: Effects and UV Index - 2/23/1997
Ultraviolet solar radiation, emphasizing its harmful effects, its measurement, and the UV Index.
Clouds - 3/2/1997
Clouds, emphasizing types and formation.
Cloud Forecasting - 3/9/1997
Cloud forecasting is discussed, including an example from this week and one from almost a year ago.
A Method for Determining Mid-latitude Seasons - 3/16/1997
A discussion of mid-latitude seasons and their determination using equal seasonal temperature change.
Some Factors Influencing Global Seasons - 3/23/1997
Some factors influencing global seasons are discussed, particularly tropical monsoons, the ITCZ, and topographical effects.
Spring Snowmelt - 3/31/1997
Spring snowmelt is discussed, emphasizing snow water content estimation in mountainous regions of the northwest United States.
The California Cooperative Surveys - 4/13/1997
The California Cooperative Snow Surveys are discussed, including measurement and monitoring methods.
Basic Origins of Solar Energy - 4/27/1997
A discussion of basic origins of solar energy and how our atmosphere influences it.
Solar Energy, Clear Sky Effects - 5/4/1997
Ways clear skies affect solar energy in our atmosphere is discussed, particularly aerosol scattering and absorption.
Influence of Clouds on Solar Energy - 5/12/1997
Influence of clouds on solar energy, particularly shadowing and transmittance estimation
Terrestrial Solar Energy Applications - 5/20/1997
Terrestrial solar energy energy applications are discussed, emphasizing photovoltaics and solar cars.
A few Southern Hemisphere Weather Analysis Topics - 6/10/1997
Air circulation around Highs and Lows in each hemisphere and orientation of weather charts is discussed.
A Weather Forecasting Menu - 6/17/1997, occasionally updated
A simple menu for weather forecasting for a specific location using WWW info is discussed.
HI (Heat Index) - 6/25/1997
A discussion of the heat index, its use, its calculation, and information for preparing for great heat stress episodes.
A Wet-Bulb Temperature Equation - 7/2/1997
Discussion of a wet-bulb temperature equation, emphasizing its use for calculation of dew point and relative humidity using psychrometer measurements.
Consequences of Wet-Bulb Process Regarding Snow - 7/9/1997
A discussion of a wet-bulb equation, emphasizing real precipitation and consequences regarding snow with temperatures > 0 °C.
Plotted Surface Charts - 10/23/1998
The first things you should know to analyze like a pro.
A Detailed Isobaric Surface Analysis - 11/29/1998
An example illustrating differing station densities - Note : contains 1.15 MB of JPG's.
Height & Pressure Coordinates - 1/10/1999
Relationships of basic atmospheric height and pressure coordinates
Upper Air Charts - 1/21/1999
Basic upper air chart construction and analysis
Upper Air Chart Analysis - 2/17/1999
A discussion of analysis techniques with examples.
Upper Air Analysis of a Storm - 2/23/1999
Example using the 2-4 January 1999 Great Lakes region storm.
Kinked Contours - 5/8/1999
A brief discussion of why these are often seen on weather charts.
Climate Normals, Part 1 - 8/4/1999
A description of basic climate normals and their calculation.
Climate Normals, Part 2 - 8/10/1999
Discussion of an alternative calculation method and interpretation.