http://www.teachengineering.org/view_lesson.php?url=collection/cub_/lessons/cub_weather/cub_weather_lesson02.xmllessontext/xmlIntegrated Teaching and Learning Program, air massair pressureatmosphere stormweatherwindair massair pressureanticyclonesbarometercontinentalcycloneshigh-pressure arealow air pressuremaritime

Students are introduced to air masses, with an emphasis on the differences between and characteristics of high- versus low-pressure air systems. Students also hear about weather forecasting instrumentation and how engineers work to improve these instruments for atmospheric measurements on Earth and in space.

Engineers are involved in many aspects of weather forecasting and weather-appropriate design. They develop instruments, including barometers to measure air pressure, which are essential to our understanding of the Earth’s weather systems. They design software to analyze and integrate complex weather information for meteorologists to use. They also help develop websites (and software) to present weather information in ways that people can understand. Civil engineers utilize weather data when designing roads, buildings and structures, to make sure their designs are suitable for the climate. Environmental engineers utilize weather measurements to determine the placement and effectiveness of renewal energy technologies, such as wind farms and solar arrays.Describe the effect of the sun on air masses in the Earth’s atmosphere.Compare and contrast high- and low-pressure air systems.Explain that engineers design instrumentation, such as a barometer, to help analyze the Earth’s weather systems.15TeachEngineering.orgMarissa ForbesGlen SirakavitMalinda Schaefer ZarskeJanet Yowellhttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/lzk/images/sfc122500a.jpghttp://www.centennialofflight.gov/2003FF/pressure/weatherman_pointing_lg_green.gifS11416D0International_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyF. New products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology. 68S11416DDInternational_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyF. Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems.68S11425C5ColoradoSciencea. Differentiate between basic and severe weather conditions, and develop an appropriate action plan for personal safety and the safety of others 88S11425C7ColoradoSciencec. Use models to develop and communicate a weather prediction88United StatesCopyright 2012 - Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulderhttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2011-03-318Teacher