As we are all too aware, the
British weather has a
reputation for its
unpredictability. By
learning skills in
meteorology, Cadets can help
prepare themselves to
prepare others for whatever
the elements throw at them.
They can expect to learn
about matters like:
• Impact of weather on our
lives
• Economic effects of
weather
• Sources of weather
information
• Weather in times of
conflict
• Means of collecting,
collating and disseminating
data
• UK Met Office
• Weather observation
• Cloud types
• The wind
• Thunderstorms
• Fog and mist
• Atmospheric pressure
• Water in the atmosphere
• The weather map
• The shipping forecast
• And even how to make a
weather instrument!
