Elective Course - Fundamentals of Weather

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Fundamentals of Weather

This new introductory weather course, first published Sep. 2000, is designed for the coastal and Great Lakes mariner.

Course Content:

The course consists of seven chapters:

How the Sun causes Weather: deals mainly with the atmosphere.
What Causes the Wind to Blow: explains atmospheric pressure.
Water in the Atmosphere: covers the various forms of precipitation and fog.
Clouds - Signposts of the Skies: includes the most common types and how they develop.
Fronts and Frontal Weather: what they are and the weather that is associated with them.
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes: this section also covers stability and instability.
Forecasting the Weather.

Details

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Prerequisite:

None

Duration:

6 Weeks

Cost:

$125.00 – member
$162.00 – non-member
$75.00 – 2^nd family member - member
$112.00 – 2^nd family member - non-member
$80.00 home study + $20.00 exam fee

Course Kit:

Includes Student Notes, Homework Folder, Homework Answers, Cloud Chart, State of the Sea Chart and Mapping Weather booklet.

Other:

A minimum of five students are required. Price may be subject to change.
Non-CPS Members, add $37.00 to price shown.

Date:

Please contact our Squadron for details.

Location:

St. Pius X High School
1481 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa
in portable “E” beside Dynes Rd. parking lot

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