Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 433X - Tentative Class Schedule


Note: This schedule may change at the discretion of the instructor.

  • Week 1: Data Loggers and data logger programming.
  • Week 2: No Class - AMS National Conference
  • Week 3: Measurement Error and Barometry
  • Week 4: Thermometry
  • Week 5: Static Calibration
  • Week 6: Dynamic System Performance
  • Week 7: Wind measurements
  • Week 8: NLAE lab visit (M) and additional programming
  • Week 9: No Class - Spring Break
  • Week 10: Precipitation measurements
  • Week 11: Soil Moisture measurements
  • Week 12: NLAE 30' tower site visit
  • Week 13: Solar Radiation measurements
  • Week 14: Agronomy Farm Site visit
  • Week 15: Weather Station Setup - Agronomy Hall Roof
  • Week 16: Weather Station Setup cont. - Agronomy Hall Roof
  • Week 17: Final Exam Week: Student Project presentations

Weather News

Daily Weather Story

Click the image to see the most recent NWS weather story for central Iowa.

Low on Ice

How does the current sea ice extent compare to the past?

5-Day QPF

Where is it going to rain or snow in the next week? See the five day QPF from HPC.

Drought Monitor

How this outlook impacts the current drought situation? See the latest drought monitor.

Spring 2022