Module 2. NWP Key Parameters
a) Geopotential height contours at 1000 and 500 hPa
Questions- At 500 hPa: Is there a well developed mid–level trough? Where?
- At 1000 hPa: Is there a surface low pressure center in the South?
b) Geopotential height contours and wind velocity at 500 hPa
Question- Locate the upper-level jet, Is the speed about 15 m/s or greater?
c) Equivalent potential temperature at 850 hPa
Question- What does the strong gradient of equivalent potential temperature show?