UNIT 1...................................................................................7
Study of Weather Instruments
A) Structure, Function and Use of following weather instruments:
i) Maximum and Minimum Thermometer
ii) Aneroid Barometer
iii) Rainguage
iv) Barograph
v)Thermograph
vi) Cup Anemometer
UNIT 2............................................................................26
Introduction to IMD Weather Maps
A. Introduction to weather maps
B. Weather Signs and symbols.
C. Isobaric patterns.
D. Classification of Clouds
UNIT 3................................................................................36
Interpretation IMD Weather Maps
A. Interpretation of weather maps (Summer, Winter, Rainy)
i) Introduction
ii) Atmospheric Pressure
iii) Wind Direction and Wind Speed
iv) Rainfall
v) Cloud Cover
vi) Sea Condition
vii) Atmospheric conditions
viii) Departure of temperature.
UNIT 4.............................................................................48
Interpretation of Indian Satellite Weather Images
A. Introduction to Indian weather satellites
B. Interpretation of INSAT 3DR IMG satellite weather images (Asia Sector):
(Rainy, Winter & Summer Season)
i) Infrared – 1
ii) Visible
iii)Water vapour
iv) Cloud top brightness temp. REFERENCES....................................................................56