Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather

Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather

Documentary 2010

Available on The Great Courses Signature Collection

Robert G. Fovall probes the forces of nature and their role in various meteorological phenomena.

Documentary 2010

PG

Starring Robert G. Fovall

EPISODE 1

Nature Abhors Extremes

Robert G. Fovall studies the extremes in the great complexity of the world's weather system.

31 min · 16 Feb 2023 PG
EPISODE 2

Temperature, Pressure, and Density

Robert G. Fovall studies the three key concepts of weather and their mathematical relationship.

28 min · 16 Feb 2023 PG
EPISODE 3

Atmosphere-Composition and Origin

Robert G. Fovall explains everything about the air that surrounds and cushions everyone on earth.

28 min · 16 Feb 2023 PG
EPISODE 4

Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect

Robert G. Fovall studies the different types of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum.

29 min · 16 Feb 2023 PG
EPISODE 5

Sphericity, Conduction, and Convection

Robert G. Fovall explains the two basic processes that enable the movement of heat through the atmosphere.

31 min · 16 Feb 2023 PG
EPISODE 6

Sea Breezes and Santa Anas

Robert G. Fovall defines the role of temperature and pressure in driving sea breezes during the day.

27 min · 16 Feb 2023 PG

Robert G. Fovall

Host

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Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather

DOCUMENTARY

Robert G. Fovall probes the forces of nature and their role in various meteorological phenomena.

Information

Studio: The Great Courses
Released: 2010
Rated: PG

Languages

Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.