Table of Contents:--- + Interpretation procedure of weather maps. * What are weather map symbols. * Cloud cover and wind direction symbols * Other meteorological symbols. * Weather, Cloud type and numbers. + Lesson summary. * Beaufort Notations and its description. © scanned with OKEN ScannerINTERPRETATION PROCEDURE WEATHER aps: 1 inroductry Resing/Obseraion ‘ny sty pertaining to the interpretation of weather these cfferentaspacts ofa gen weather mep need tobe spect bay “Tine + Locational aspects te 1 Conditions of armospheric pressure Location of high bare Location offow bars Pressure rants vera arangement of pressure systems 1) Wind contions Wid drecton wind velooy 1) Sy Condens Vo Precptation i Conon ofthe sea ‘ip Departure of atmosphere pressure are temperature un ote tmosphari attest ray include fog, mist, haze, fost, ai ‘squall dust storm, snow storm, corona, ane © scanned with OKEN ScannerWhat Are Weather Map Symbols? A weather map is used to display large amounts of information in a condensed and easy-to-read manner. Meteorologists use weather maps to forecast and display current and future weather conditions. Weather maps and symbols are used to analyze the weather because it is easier to absorb a lot of information if you can see it in a picture. Weather maps can cover many different aspects of weather, including wind speeds, temperatures, and precipitation. A weather map uses specific symbols to represent these weather events and describe their characteristics. This lesson will look deeper into weather map symbols included on weather maps and what they mean. © scanned with OKEN ScannerAnalyzing Weather with Weather Symbols The branch of science concerned with the study of Earth's atmosphere and weather is called meteorology. Therefore, a meteorologist is a scientist who researches the conditions of Earth's atmosphere to make predictions about the weather. This process of weather prediction is called forecasting. Forecasting involves the analysis of radar and satellite data, so weather conditions like temperature and visibility can impact the accuracy of weather forecasting. Weather station model symbols are used to display weather information as a result of weather forecasting. © Scanned with OKEN ScannerCloud Cover and Wind Direction Symbols Cloud cover symbols in a station model are divided into a tenths system. Shaded circles are used to designate how much coverage is present in the sky. For example, a circle that is half-way shaded in would represent a sky that is five tenths covered in clouds. Wind direction symbols are shown by a symbol known as a wind barb. How to read wind direction symbols is very simple. A wind barb is a straight line that has lines or pennants on the end to signify wind speed. Wind speed symbols could include a wind barb with one line at the end means the wind speed is around 9-14 miles per hour. A wind barb with one pennant at the end means the wind is 55-60 miles per hour. Wind direction is shown by the direction the wind barb is pointing in. © scanned with OKEN ScannerOther Meteorological Symbols Weather maps also contain other meteorological symbols that can be used to represent weather phenomenon. An isobar is used to show areas of air pressure, while areas of high and low pressure are shown using capital letters "H" and "L’. Also, weather fronts are displayed on weather maps using colored lines with different symbols. High-Pressure and Low-Pressure Systems A high pressure system is an area where the center has a higher air pressure than areas around it. High pressure systems generally bring in stable weather and clear skies and move from the northwest to southeast. On a weather map, a high pressure system is symbolized using a capital letter "H". On the other hand, a low pressure system is an area where the center has a lower air pressure than areas around it. Low pressure systems bring precipitation and cloudy skies and move from southwest to the northeast. A capital "L' is displayed on a weather map in areas of low pressure systems. © Scanned with OKEN ScannerTable 13.5: Types of Meteorological Symbols to denote Weather Elements (as approved by International Meteorological Organisation, Warsaw, Poland in 1935). 0 Pure Air g Shower of Snow | CD | Glazed Frost 4, | Shower of Rain ; co [tee Vi aisnowistecty VV Soft Rime — Ge [a SSS | forvetkm A smaltat | PN Gale | = a | =| smotowse | | mt | © | ‘sive ~ < 7 Distant t 1 | < Ughtning © | Solar Halo === | Frostrog | TZ Thunderstorm |G ___Lunar Halo ; Drifting Snow | | Solar 3 | ene | (igh wo) _ © | _corone | Lunar e Rain te Snowstorm WY conena - 7 Drifting Snow Snow | (Near the oN Rainbow as ow [oe es S | 7 pustor | Aurora | >< Steet | SS santorm | | poveate ZS _ Granular snow | € Dust Devil = <> | Mirage re Zodiacal JA Grains oftce | [x] snow tying | ry — | keneedies Dew | = | | Z| shower of Rain Hoar Frost | © scanned with OKEN ScannerWeather, Cloud Type, and Numbers Also present on a station model are symbols to represent the type of weather occurring in the given location. For example, asterisk symbols are used to symbolize snow while three horizontal lines are used to signify fog. What do clouds symbolize on a station model? There are a variety of symbols used to represent all of the different types of weather. Another piece of information on a station model are the cloud types. These symbols also vary, but one example is the low cumulus cloud, which is symbolized by a half-circle image. Another example is the thin altostratus cloud, which is symbolized by a triangle with one missing side. © Scanned with OKEN ScannerLesson Summary A weather map is used to display large amounts of information about the weather using images and symbols. Weather maps and symbols are used to analyze the weather because it is easier to absorb a lot of information if you can see it in a picture. Meteorology is the branch of science that involves the study of weather, and meteorologists are the scientists who study weather patterns to forecast future weather events. © Scanned with OKEN ScannerTablo 134 (a: Beautor Notation and its description. Later uses in Beautert Notation ‘eserption Be Mears pry vercas sy with neha coverage le Usual overcast wi separate eerng uss D Precptaton nti fom of zz Moo Roding and inerartation G Wet er wo onl usaly apasied ne oma] wate on vees ane bling F epee fog wit vist ranging between 20 00 yar Fe Denotes wetiog Fou on owe sroundneer en sion ‘9 F ‘Shows bik og win ity ss han 220 yards Ke Sim of ting snow Ko Line saat uonnng “Mat vty 1.102200 ya86 ‘Overcast sy, ere sky covered wih one Passing shower ain oy este ty Unusual waa of tat abe ‘Dry i ss han 60 per cnt muri ° ase, age of iby 100 yard or more lees an 2.200 yore © scanned with OKEN Scanner