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Date
Dec 6, 2023
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STATION MODEL
Name:
Date:
Objective
To utilize a station model key to read weather conditions at particular locations
To build a station model based on current weather conditions
Materials
•
Weather Symbols Reference Chart (appended to this worksheet)
•
Station Model Key (appended to this worksheet)
•
Pencil
•
Printer
•
Scanner or camera
Procedure
1.
Complete the
Part I
Data
section by filling in the information in Data Table 1 for the 5
station models shown. You may use the Station Model Key as a reference.
2.
Answer the questions pertaining to
Part I
.
3.
Complete the Part II Data section by listing the names of the symbols and the numbers
that you would use to make a station model based on the information in the table
below. Make sure to account for all 7 factors that are in the table. Use the sample
weather station on the worksheet and fill in what you would put in each numbered area of
the station matching the location of the numbers with the correct information.
4.
Answer the questions pertaining to
Part II
.
5.
Complete the
Application
section. You will be looking up the weather where you live.
6.
Save and upload your finished lab.
PART I
Part I Data Table I
(35 pts)
Use the images below to answer questions about each station. (1 pt per
cell = 35 pts total)
Temp
Station
(ͦ
F)
Dew Point
(ͦ
F)
Wind Speed
(Knots)
Wind Direction
(Blowing From)
Air Pressure
(mb)
Sky
(%
Coverage)
Present Weather
1
2
3
4
5
Part I Observations
1.
Which station(s) had the lowest air pressure? (2 pts)
Station(s):
2.
Which station(s) had the most cloud coverage? (2 pts)
Station(s):
Part I Analysis & Conclusions
1.
Which station model(s) is located in an area experiencing 100% humidity? (2 pts)
Station(s):
2.
If one of the station models were to show that the barometric pressure was steadily
dropping and the current weather conditions showed a light drizzle with a temperature of
65º, what would you expect the weather to be over the next six hours? (5 pts)
3.
Describe the current climate of Station Model 2. Think about cloud coverage, barometric
pressure, the difference between temperature and dew point and what that tells you about
the humidity. (5 pts)
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PART II
Part II Data
Write the symbols and number and where they would be located using the numbers in the
diagram using the data table in the lesson for Part II for all the symbols that you would need to make a
station model. (8 points per city = 40 pts)
Rochester
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________________________________________
6.
Buffalo
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________________________________________
6.
5- Tell how
it is
shaded
(2pts)
1
2
3
4
6- Tell where the wind
arrow is pointing and what
it would look like (2 pts)
New York
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________________________________________
6.
Binghamton
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________________________________________
6.
Albany
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________________________________________
6.
Part II Observations
1.
In which station model would you draw a black rectangle within the circle for cloud coverage? (2
pts)
City:
2.
Which city was experiencing the greatest wind speeds? (2 pts)
City:
Part II Analysis & Conclusions
1.
Two of the cities had temperatures which matched the dew point and were experiencing
precipitation. In which two cities did this occur, and why did they each experience a different form
of precipitation? (4 pts)
2.
What symbol would you draw if Syracuse was experiencing severe thunderstorms with hail? (4 pts)
3.
Which type of clouds would you expect to see in New York City? (3 pts)
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Application
(10 pts)
Open the National Weather
Service
website in new tab by right clicking on
this link
. (This will keep
your worksheet open while you access the site.) Type your zip code into the box on the left side of the
page. If you do not live in the U.S., choose any U.S. city you would like to investigate. This will
bring up current weather information for your area. Based on this information, draw a station model
.
1.
Name of the city and weather station (four letter identifier)
_____________________
2.
Current date and time ____________________________
3.
Box 1 from Station Model ________________________
4.
Box 2 from Station Model ________________________
5.
Box 3 from Station Model ________________________
6.
Box 4 from Station Model ________________________
7.
Box 5 from Station Model ________________________________
8.
Box 6 from Station Model