NATS 101-05

Lecture 6
Seasons
and
Temperature Variations
Supplemental References for TodayÕs Lecture on Seasons
Reasons for Seasons
Eccentricity of Orbit
Slide 5
Solar Zenith Angle
Beam Spreading
Beam Spreading
Atmospheric Path Length
Length of Day
Day Hours at Solstices - US Sites
Path of Sun
Noon Zenith Angle at Solstices
Is Longest Day the Hottest Day?
Annual Energy Balance
Summary
NATS 101-05

Now on to  
Temperature Variations
Supplemental Reference for TodayÕs Lecture on Temperature Variations
Temperature Questions
MAX Temperature near Surface
MIN Temperature near Surface
12 and 00 UTC TUS Sounding
Growth and Decay of Inversion Evening       Morning
What Affects Inversion Strength?
When Does MAX-MIN Occur?
Winter-Summer Temperature Variations at Sea Level
Controls of Temperature
Controls of Temperature
Specific Heat Capacity
Water-Soil Heating Depth
Soil Temperature
Ocean Temperature
Wind Chill
Summary
Assignment