METR 361 Spring 2016
Lab 2 (Graded)
Assignment (due next Friday):
1. Analyze the
surface plot for
a. Draw isobars in black ink every 4 mb, including 00.
b. Draw isotherms in red ink every 10 F including 50 F.
c. Put pressure centers (L or H) in the correct spot(s).
d. Draw fronts using the standard colors and symbols.
2. Access the MSLP analysis for 00Z Dec 20, 2006. Answer the following:
a. How are the two analyses similar? Confine yourself to meteorological aspects.
b. How are the two analyses different (other than the date and time)?