Photo Projects:

Each of you will be required to submit an original collection of color photographs depicting 10 distinct weather-related phenomena and a discussion of the phenomena depicted in the photographs. Each of the phenomenon may have more than one photograph, but do not submit a project with more than 10 phenomena. Include a cover sheet that lists your 10 items (give each a title). Each print must be clearly labeled on the back with your name and a number corresponding to its discussion on accompanying typed sheets. Each discussion must indicate

a) the date the photograph was taken; if PREVIOUSLY TAKEN, this must be stated in capital letters; if using a digital camera, turn on the date imprinting function;

b) your location when the photo was taken,

c) the weather situation at the time of the photo, and

d) an explanation (at LEAST one paragraph) of the phenomenon the photo depicts.

The explanations must incorporate material relevant to this course and be more than a superficial discussion. I would suggest purchasing a small spiral notepad, storing a pencil in the wire spiral, and keeping both fastened to your camera with a rubber band so that you can note items (a), (b), and (c) and other notes immediately after taking a photograph; you will find this information most helpful when you produce your finished project. No more than 2 of the 10 phenomena may consist entirely of previously-taken photographs. Clearly label “previously-taken photographs”. Each item will be graded not only in terms of the quality of the phenomenon captured in the photograph but also on the clarity and accuracy of the discussion. If you do not own a camera or can’t borrow one, you can buy "disposable" cameras at many retail stores. The photo project must be submitted to me by class time on Friday, December 3.

Archived Information

Check Surface and Radar links in STORM Forecasting Exercise

Unisys - Image and Map Archive NCEP Daily Weather Maps 2003 to Present HPC Surface Analysis Archive Archive of Analysis and Forecast Charts

Storm Prediction Center - Storm Reports Radar Archive at NCDC Satellite Imagery

See “U.S. Local Storm Events Data” at this NCDC site

Climate Reports: from Des Moines National Weather Service from Davenport National Weather Service from La Crosse National Weather Service