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Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

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Course Summary

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of meteorology. Students will learn about weather patterns, atmospheric phenomena, and how weather affects our daily lives.

Key Learning Points

Understand the basics of meteorology and atmospheric science
Learn about weather patterns and phenomena
Explore how weather affects our daily lives

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic principles of meteorology and atmospheric science
Analyze and interpret weather patterns and phenomena
Evaluate the impacts of weather on human society and the environment

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of science and mathematics
Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures

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In this course you can learn about the mechanics of global weather, the foundations of ocean meteorology, predictive modeling and how sailors receive data via satellite and use high-performance navigation software.

This course looks at oceanic meteorology and climatology through the lens of the sport of sailing. You will gain a basic knowledge of meteorology needed by sailors to take part in a regatta such as the Barcelona World Race, the only double-handed, round the world regatta with no stops. You will learn about the strategies employed during a round the world regatta and how these are put to use on board the latest ocean racing yachts.

Outline

Understanding maritime meteorology
Understanding meteorology - Introduction
Video 1.1.1. From perception to data
Video 1.1.2. Towards numerical models
Video 1.1.3. The evolution of meteorological information in ocean regattas
Video 1.2. The four local weather engines
Video 1.2.1 The first engine: Orography
Video 1.2.1. Case Study
Video 1.2.2. The second engine: Convection
Video 1.2.3. The third engine: Convergence and Divergence
Video 1.2.4 The fourth engine: Fronts
Video 1.3.1 General atmospheric circulation
Video 1.3.1.4. Sailor experiences
Video 1.3.2 The mechanics of global weather
In this course...
In this module...
1.1.1. From perception to data
1.1.2. Towards numerical models
1.1.3. The evolution of meteorological information in ocean regattas
1.2. The four local weather engines
1.2.1. The first engine: Orography
1.2.2. The second engine - Convection
1.2.3.The third engine: Convergence and Divergence
1.2.4 The fourth engine: Fronts
1.3 The atmosphere and the global mechanics of weather
1.3.1. General atmospheric circulation
1.3.2 The mechanics of global weather
Quiz 1. Understanding meteorology

Meteorological predictions
Video 2. Meteorological predictions – Introduction
Video 2.1.1 What are prediction models and how are they made?
Video 2.1.2 Reliability and accuracy of models. Predictability
Video 2.2.1 Advection
Video 2.2.2 Troughs
Video 2.2.3 Ridges
Video 2.2.4 Flat low
Video 2.2.5 Low pressure systems
Video 2.3.1 Types of information available
Video 2.3.2 The GRIB format
2.1. Predictions
2.1.1 What are prediction models and how are they made?
2.1.2 Reliability and accuracy of models. Predictability
2.2 Forecasting structures
2.2.1 Advection
2.2.2 Troughs
2.2.3 Ridges
2.2.4 Flat low
2.2.5 Low pressure systems
2.3 Basic prediction models at sea
2.3.1 Types of information available
2.3.2 The GRIB format
Quiz 2. Meteorological predictions

The sailor as meteorologist
Video 3. The sailor as meteorologist - Introduction
Video 3.1 The meteorological routing
Video 3.1.2 Polar curves
Video 3.1.3 Route calculation
Video 3.2.1 Medium and long term
Video 3.2.2 Short term
Video 3.3.1 The workstation
Video 3.3.2 Onboard weather routing
Video 3.4.1 The mast
Video 3.4.2 Onboard electronics
Video 3.4.3 Satellite communications
Video 3.4.4 The autopilot
Video 3.4.5 The central computer
Video 3.4.6 The main issues with onboard electronics
3.1 The meteorological routing
3.1.1 Tools
3.1.2 Polar curves
3.1.3 Route calculation
3.2 Strategy and tactics - Introduction
3.2.1 Medium and long term
3.2.2 Short term
3.3 The sailor's daily routine - Introduction
3.3.1 The workstation
3.3.2 Onboard weather routing
3.4 Sensors and measuring instruments on a racing yacht - Introduction
3.4.1 The mast
3.4.2 Onboard electronics
3.4.3 Satellite communications
3.4.4 The autopilot
3.4.5 The central computer
3.4.6 The main issues with onboard electronics
Quiz 3. The sailor as meteorologist

Ocean regattas and meteorology
Video 4. Introduction
Video 4.1 The planning of a round the world regatta and climatology
Video 4.2 Meteorology and the organisation of a round the world regatta
Video 4.2.1 The meteorologist in a round the world regatta
Video 4.2.2 The Race Directors and weather information
Video 4.3 Onboard information during the Barcelona World Race
Video 4.4 Meteorology and safety
4.1. The planning of a round the world regatta and climatology
4.2 Meteorology and the organisation of a round the world regatta
4.2.1 The meteorologist in a round the world regatta
4.2.2 The Race Directors and weather information
4.3 Onboard information during the Barcelona World Race
4.4 Meteorology and safety
QUIZ 4

Climatology and meteorology in the Barcelona World Race: From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean
5. Video Introduction
Video 5.1 The Mediterranean: Meteorological aspects of interest
Video 5.1.1 From Barcelona to the Gibraltar Strait
Video 5.1.2 From the Gibraltar Strait to Barcelona
Video 5.2 The Atlantic: From North to South. General strategy
Video 5.2.1 The North Atlantic: from Gibraltar to the Equator
Video 5.2.2 The South Atlantic: From the Equator to the Indian Ocean
5.1 The Mediterranean: Meteorological aspects of interest
5.1.1 From Barcelona to the Gibraltar Strait
5.1.2 From the Gibraltar Strait to Barcelona
5.2 The Atlantic: From North to South. General strategy
5.2.1 The North Atlantic: from Gibraltar to the Equator
5.2.2 The South Atlantic: From the Equator to the Indian Ocean
Quiz 5. Climatology and meteorology in the Barcelona World Race: From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean

Climatology and meteorology in the Barcelona World Race: From the Indian Ocean to Gibraltar
Video 6.1 A general approach to the Southern Ocean - Introduction
Video 6.1.1 The Southern Indian Ocean
Video 6.1.2 The Southern Pacific Ocean
Video 6.2 The Atlantic: From South to North. General approach
Video 6.2.1 The South Atlantic: From Cape Horn to the Equator
Video 6.2.2 The North Atlantic: From the Equator to the Gibraltar Strait
6.1.1 The Southern Indian Ocean
6.1.2 The Southern Pacific Ocean
6.2 The Atlantic: From South to North. General approach
6.2.1 The South Atlantic: From Cape Horn to the Equator
6.2.2 The North Atlantic: From the Equator to the Gibraltar Strait
Quiz 6. Climatology and meteorology in the Barcelona World Race: From the Indian Ocean to Gibraltar

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