MetEd: Meteorology Education and Training. Operated by the COMET Program

Description:
This collection of four condensed physics lessons is offered as a companion to our Physics of the Aurora: Earth Systems learning module, and has been developed especially for use by university physics educators. The lesson topics are Charged Particle Motions, Magnetic Force, the Frozen-field Theorem, and Static Atmospheres. Each short, self-contained lesson can be accessed independently and includes interactive formula derivations, exercises, and open-ended questions suitable for classroom discussion or out-of-class assignments.

Estimated time to complete: 1-2 h

Includes audio: yes

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Last published on: 2004-12-28

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This interactive learning module introduces the systems and processes through which the Earth's magnetic field and upper atmosphere are influenced by the sun, eventually leading to the magnificent auroral displays. Developed especially for university professors and students in the fields of physics and astronomy, this module includes sections on the history, lore, and science of the aurora, the magnetosphere, the thermosphere-ionosphere, basic electromagnetism, and upper-atmospheric physics.

Estimated time to complete: 2-6 h

Includes audio: yes

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Last published on: 2004-12-28

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This Webcast presents an overview of the processes of space weather, its impacts on the Earth and human activities and the technologies used for forecasting space weather events. The Webcast goal is to provide NWS forecasters a basic understanding of space weather and the operations of NOAA's Space Environment Center (SEC). It will be of interest to a general audience as well.

Objectives:
1. Identify the correct sequence of phases in the life cycle of a star.

2. State three types of space weather events. Describe their characteristics
and effects.

3. Describe the general pattern of sunspot migration during its 11-year
cycle.

4. State the characteristics of plasma.

5. List three types of solar energy release and describe their
characteristics.

6. Describe and explain the shape of the earth's magnetosphere, and describe
its role in space weather events.

7. State the space environment monitors used in GOES and POES satellites.

Estimated time to complete: 25 min

Includes audio: yes

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Last published on: 2005-11-11

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This video presentation welcomes the Space Weather Prediction Center, formerly known as the Space Environment Center or SEC to the National Weather Service (NWS) as an operational entity of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) family. Describing the ways in which space weather affects global communications and power resources, it demonstrates the importance of space weather forecasting as a part of the NWS family of services. With the inclusion of SWPC, the NWS now provides environmental understanding from the sun to the sea.

Estimated time to complete: 15 min

Includes audio: yes

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Last published on: 2005-01-11

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