Fundamentals of weather forecasting (synoptic and aviation meteorology)
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
NSO7090
course title in Estonian
Ilmaprognoosi alused (sünoptiline ja lennumeteoroloogia)
course title in English
Fundamentals of weather forecasting (synoptic and aviation meteorology)
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite 2
Atmospheric Physics (NSO7080)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
no
Structural units teaching the course
LM - Department of Marine Systems
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VERSION SPECIFIC DATA
course aims in Estonian
Kursuse eesmärgiks on rakendada atmosfäärifüüsika ning geofüüsikalise vedelike dünaamika teadmisi ilma ja prognooskaartide interpreteerimise praktilises valdkonnas ning luua kontseptuaalsete mudelite abil aluspõhi sünoptilise olukorra ja mudelprognooside väljundi hindamiseks.
course aims in English
The course aims to apply the knowledge of atmospheric physics and geophysical fluid dynamics in the practical field of interpretation of weather observation and forecast maps and develop basis for assessment of synoptic situation and numerical weather prediction model output using conceptual models.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Kursuse läbinu on võimeline iseseisvalt analüüsima meteoroloogilisi kaarte, omab baasteadmisi sünoptilise olukorra interpretatsiooniks ning suudab koostada lühiajalisi prognoose. Tudeng on tuttav operatiivmeteoroloogi töö praktiliste aspektidega ning omab piisavat ettevalmistust, et läbida süvendatud täiendõpet praktiseeriva operatiivmeteoroloogi töökohal või on valmis süvenenud spetsialiseerumiseks meteoroloogia valdkonnas doktorantuuris.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
The student has the skill of analysis of meteorological maps, has basic knowledge for interpretation of synoptic weather situation and can provide short range forecasts. The student is acquainted with practical aspects of work of duty forecaster and has sufficient background to pass additional training at workplace of the duty forecaster or is ready to further specialize in meteorology for PhD studies.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Kursuses käsitletakse sünoptilise meteoroloogilise informatsiooni (ilmavaatluste ja prognooside kaardid) analüüsi ja interpreteerimise meetodeid ning tutvustatakse selle informatsiooni tõlgendamiseks vajalikke kontseptuaalseid mudeleid. Lisaks tutvutakse loengu käigus meteoroloogi (kaasa arvatud lennumeteoroloogi) operatiivtöö praktiliste aspektidega.
brief description of the course in English
The course describes analysis and interpretation methods of meteorological information (weather observation and forecast maps) and conceptual models for the interpretation of this information are introduced. In addition, the course introduces the practical aspects of work of the duty forecaster (including aviation).
type of assessment in Estonian
-
type of assessment in English
-
independent study in Estonian
-
independent study in English
-
study literature
T. N. Carlsson „Mid-latitude Weather systems“
M. Jürissaar „Meteoroloogia“
M. Jürissaar „Meteoroloogia“
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
2.0
practices
-
exercises
0.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn