In this course you can learn about the mechanics of global weather, the foundations of ocean meteorology, predictive modeling and how sailors receive data via satellite and use high-performance navigation software.
This course looks at oceanic meteorology and climatology through the lens of the sport of sailing.
You will gain a basic knowledge of meteorology needed by sailors to take part in a regatta such as the Barcelona World Race, the only double-handed, round the world regatta with no stops.
You will learn about the strategies employed during a round the world regatta and how these are put to use on board the latest ocean racing yachts.
巴塞罗那大学
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1完成時間為 4 小時
Understanding maritime meteorology
In this module you will learn the foundations for an understanding of general and in particular maritime meteorology. What are the factors and engines powering the weather? What do we need to know to understand the weather phenomena we experience every day? What do ocean sailors need to know to predict the weather? Instructors: Tomàs Molina, Santi Serrat
13 個視頻 （總計 102 分鐘）, 13 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
13 個視頻
Video 1.1.1. From perception to data13分鐘
Video 1.1.2. Towards numerical models21分鐘
Video 1.1.3. The evolution of meteorological information in ocean regattas13分鐘
Video 1.2. The four local weather engines3分鐘
Video 1.2.1 The first engine: Orography8分鐘
Video 1.2.1. Case Study2分鐘
Video 1.2.2. The second engine: Convection8分鐘
Video 1.2.3. The third engine: Convergence and Divergence4分鐘
Video 1.2.4 The fourth engine: Fronts5分鐘
Video 1.3.1 General atmospheric circulation6分鐘
Video 1.3.1.4. Sailor experiences4分鐘
Video 1.3.2 The mechanics of global weather8分鐘
13 個閱讀材料
In this course...10分鐘
In this module...10分鐘
1.1.1. From perception to data10分鐘
1.1.2. Towards numerical models10分鐘
1.1.3. The evolution of meteorological information in ocean regattas10分鐘
1.2. The four local weather engines10分鐘
1.2.1. The first engine: Orography10分鐘
1.2.2. The second engine - Convection10分鐘
1.2.3.The third engine: Convergence and Divergence10分鐘
1.2.4 The fourth engine: Fronts10分鐘
1.3 The atmosphere and the global mechanics of weather10分鐘
1.3.1. General atmospheric circulation10分鐘
1.3.2 The mechanics of global weather10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 1. Understanding meteorology30分鐘
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2完成時間為 4 小時
Meteorological predictions
In this module you will learn:
How meteorological predictions are made. What numerical weather models and equations look like. This will be explained by Tomàs Molina in Module 2.1
You will look at the forecasting structures that help us to interpret the information given by the models:
Advection, troughs, ridges, barometric swamps and low pressure systems. These will be explained by Tomàs Molina in Module 2.2
What the basic prediction models used by sailors are. This will be explained by Marcel van Triest in Module 2.3
Remember you can access to the help forum
. If you are experiencing difficulty learning or accessing course content, or if you simply want more information.
10 個視頻 （總計 64 分鐘）, 12 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
10 個視頻
Video 2.1.1 What are prediction models and how are they made?18分鐘
Video 2.1.2 Reliability and accuracy of models. Predictability11分鐘
Video 2.2.1 Advection3分鐘
Video 2.2.2 Troughs3分鐘
Video 2.2.3 Ridges3分鐘
Video 2.2.4 Flat low2分鐘
Video 2.2.5 Low pressure systems14分鐘
Video 2.3.1 Types of information available1分鐘
Video 2.3.2 The GRIB format3分鐘
12 個閱讀材料
2.1. Predictions10分鐘
2.1.1 What are prediction models and how are they made?10分鐘
2.1.2 Reliability and accuracy of models. Predictability10分鐘
2.2 Forecasting structures10分鐘
2.2.1 Advection10分鐘
2.2.2 Troughs10分鐘
2.2.3 Ridges10分鐘
2.2.4 Flat low10分鐘
2.2.5 Low pressure systems10分鐘
2.3 Basic prediction models at sea10分鐘
2.3.1 Types of information available10分鐘
2.3.2 The GRIB format10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 2. Meteorological predictions30分鐘
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3完成時間為 5 小時
The sailor as meteorologist
In this module you will learn how sailors use meteorology to sail around the world and to win round the world regattas.
All of their interest is focussed on the wind and they need theoretical, but above all practical, knowledge to help them to take the correct decisions at sea.
Remember you can access to the help forum.
If you are experiencing difficulty learning or accessing course content, or if you simply want more information.
14 個視頻 （總計 83 分鐘）, 17 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
14 個視頻
Video 3.1 The meteorological routing2分鐘
Video 3.1.2 Polar curves2分鐘
Video 3.1.3 Route calculation15分鐘
Video 3.2.1 Medium and long term15分鐘
Video 3.2.2 Short term6分鐘
Video 3.3.1 The workstation2分鐘
Video 3.3.2 Onboard weather routing14分鐘
Video 3.4.1 The mast3分鐘
Video 3.4.2 Onboard electronics1分鐘
Video 3.4.3 Satellite communications3分鐘
Video 3.4.4 The autopilot3分鐘
Video 3.4.5 The central computer3分鐘
Video 3.4.6 The main issues with onboard electronics5分鐘
17 個閱讀材料
3.1 The meteorological routing10分鐘
3.1.1 Tools10分鐘
3.1.2 Polar curves10分鐘
3.1.3 Route calculation10分鐘
3.2 Strategy and tactics - Introduction10分鐘
3.2.1 Medium and long term10分鐘
3.2.2 Short term10分鐘
3.3 The sailor's daily routine - Introduction10分鐘
3.3.1 The workstation10分鐘
3.3.2 Onboard weather routing10分鐘
3.4 Sensors and measuring instruments on a racing yacht - Introduction10分鐘
3.4.1 The mast10分鐘
3.4.2 Onboard electronics10分鐘
3.4.3 Satellite communications10分鐘
3.4.4 The autopilot10分鐘
3.4.5 The central computer10分鐘
3.4.6 The main issues with onboard electronics10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 3. The sailor as meteorologist30分鐘
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4完成時間為 2 小時
Ocean regattas and meteorology
The science of meteorology is a fundamental part of any type of ocean navigation. In the case of yacht racing, it's importance is even greater, given that the wind is the force propelling the boat and is the key factor in formulating the strategy and tactics needed to win. However, the lead role of meteorology in a regatta is for safety, and that is something that the race organisers always make a priority.
In Module 4.1 the general climatology for a regatta such as the Barcelona World Race is described, as well as the preparations the skippers make with the sails, the boat and other personal kit.
In Module 4.2 you will learn how the Race Management of a regatta work together with the meteorologist to ensure that the information reaches the boats and to guarantee the maximum safety levels for the crews.
In Module 4.3 the type of information the crews receive whilst out on the oceans is described, as well as the telecommunications systems used to make this happen.
In Module 4.4 you will learn how weather information impacts on safety and you will look at the specific case of ice detection in the Southern Ocean.
7 個視頻 （總計 31 分鐘）, 6 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
Video 4.1 The planning of a round the world regatta and climatology5分鐘
Video 4.2 Meteorology and the organisation of a round the world regatta4分鐘
Video 4.2.1 The meteorologist in a round the world regatta3分鐘
Video 4.2.2 The Race Directors and weather information2分鐘
Video 4.3 Onboard information during the Barcelona World Race2分鐘
Video 4.4 Meteorology and safety11分鐘
6 個閱讀材料
4.1. The planning of a round the world regatta and climatology10分鐘
4.2 Meteorology and the organisation of a round the world regatta10分鐘
4.2.1 The meteorologist in a round the world regatta10分鐘
4.2.2 The Race Directors and weather information10分鐘
4.3 Onboard information during the Barcelona World Race10分鐘
4.4 Meteorology and safety10分鐘
1 個練習
QUIZ 430分鐘
關於 巴塞罗那大学
The University of Barcelona is the most formidable public institution of higher education in Catalonia, catering to the needs of the greatest number of students and delivering the broadest and most comprehensive offering in higher educational courses. The UB is also the principal centre of university research in Spain and has become a European benchmark for research activity, both in terms of the number of research programmes it conducts and the excellence these have achieved.
關於 Fundació Navegació Oceànica Barcelona
The Barcelona Foundation for Ocean Sailing (FNOB), was created with three strategic objectives in mind: sports, industry & technology and communication, and devised to undertake a series of projects geared towards promoting and boosting activities related to top-level ocean sailing.
To fulfil these objectives, the FNOB defined four key strategic areas: R&D, Education and Knowledge, Science & Technology and the Environment.
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