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?