Lesson 12: Global Climates

March 6, 2024

Review:

  • Weather Systems
    • Fronts
    • High/Low Pressure Systems
    • Cyclones and Anticyclones
    • Tropical Cyclones
    • Hurricanes/Typhoons/Cyclones
  • ENSO Annotated Bibliography due Tue, 12 March (please submit a printed copy)
  • Climographs

Presentation:

  • Climate Drivers
    • Latitude
    • Elevation
    • Coastal/Continental Location
    • Air Temperature Variability
    • Precipitation Variability
    • Persistent High/Low Pressure Systems and Air Masses
    • Prevailing Winds and Ocean Currents
  • Climate Classification
  • Secrets of Climate video series Introduction (Geodiode, 04:18)

Activity:

  • Demonstrate how to create a Climograph in Google Sheets and display in Google Slides
    • Use climate data from the Metereological Service Singapore World Forecasts page
    • Create 2 climographs in Google Sheets
    • Copy/Paste the images for side-by-side comparison in Google Slides
    • Download PDF version (to save for later)

Assignment:

  • Work on your ENSO annotated bibliography

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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