This lab connects measurements of atmospheric temperature, pressure, and humidity with the conditions for tropical storm formation. Thirty five year global data for the number and severity of storms is examined for trends.
Student Objectives
- Measure and record atmospheric data for indoor and outdoor locations
- Compare temperature and humidity conditions over regions of warm and cold water
- Explain the basic mechanisms of hurricane formation
- Analyze existing data for trends in frequency and severity
- Apply the scientific method to a complex problem with multiple variables and outcomes