This module describes the general characteristics of upper-level jet streams (Polar Jet, Subtropical Jet, and Tropical Easterly Jet) and two major tropical low-level wind maxima (Somali Jet, African Easterly Jet). Included are discussions of their formation, maintenance, influence on synoptic weather, and role in the general circulation.
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bmarcotte_6558
2018-09-26 20:23:45
good
Kyaw Than Oo
2018-09-13 10:27:49
This lesson seen easy but actually a little difficult.
PeterMaithya
2018-08-21 07:21:29
It was a good lesson
zkloetzer
2018-06-29 08:19:33
The questions on the test, a few that were asked weren't mentioned in the text it felt like.
Bluhahib
2018-06-12 12:26:52
Worthwhile study of jet streams and their interaction with the upper levels all the way down to specific characteristics of each. Very insightful lesson.
2018-03-12 09:28:05
This lesson was very good,complete and useful for understanding what is Jet Streams and forecasting its for Aviation.
Kaneelpantoffel
2018-02-28 05:38:28
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jdanilo
2018-02-19 13:18:06
es muy corto el tema
T2cusa
2018-01-23 20:00:50
student
dhan_cram
2017-10-28 08:16:24
Use simple words and more diagrams
jcbrowne
2017-08-05 08:53:26
Found this particularly challenging. The most challenging one so far. Lack of clear explanation.
Remi 111 nazari
2017-07-21 21:07:44
very easy and fun to understand
SCHUM
2017-07-08 04:18:59
Good lesson, but with all the modules on MetEd, the quizzes need some work.
jeffrey clark
2017-03-27 20:04:17
informative
latruesdale
2017-02-19 10:15:26
Not very helpful in learning about jet streams. The instruction is not very straight-forward.
mahughson
2017-02-13 20:22:16
NA
hilanaftouni
2017-01-16 20:21:15
good
zadouri
2016-11-29 02:42:27
Awesome!
jpeglow
2016-10-31 13:20:12
Confusing!
oloo
2016-09-21 14:16:43
The lesson was very well planned and I leant a lot.
jngondo
2016-09-20 14:34:55
This was a very educative and informative lesson whichhas increased my kwolegde on jetstream, their location and their influence on weather during summer/winter seasons and during elnino and lanina periods.
Nic101
2012-12-07 11:24:25
A good introduction and also refresher of jet streams and their impacts on weather. Added notions for aviation clear air turbulence and tropical cyclone formation
LucyH
2012-11-15 13:15:57
Very helpful and interesting. Graphics carefully selected, illuminating. Clear explanations.
After completing the learning exercise, the learner will be able to:
Describe the structure, location, and seasonal climatology of upper-level jet streams
Explain the formation of the upper-level jet streams
Describe the structure, location, climatology, and formation of the Somali Jet
Describe the structure, location, climatology, and formation of the African Easterly Jet
Describe the role of upper-level jet streams and jet streaks in the development of mid-latitude cyclones
Describe how jet streams contribute to turbulence
Recall the synoptic pattern of the African Easterly Jet and African easterly waves
Describe the impact of ENSO on at least two upper-level jet streams
jet streams, Polar jet, Subtropical jet, Tropical easterly jet, African easterly jet, Somali jet, jet streak, turbulence, jet stream and cyclones, cyclone genesis, indian monsoon, El Nino jet, La Nina jet, ENSO and jet streams
February 2017: HTML and media assets in this lesson have been updated for current browsers and mobile devices.