Climatology

Climatology: Unraveling the Secrets of Earth’s Climate System Climatology, the study of Earth’s climate, is a multifaceted and essential field that delves into the intricate workings of our planet’s atmosphere, oceans, and land surfaces. It encompasses the analysis of long-term weather patterns, the identification of climate change drivers, and the prediction of future climate scenarios. … Read more

Tertiary Winds

The Unseen Force: Exploring the World of Tertiary Winds The Earth’s atmosphere is a complex and dynamic system, driven by a delicate balance of energy and forces. While we often focus on the familiar patterns of primary and secondary winds, there exists a lesser-known yet crucial player in this atmospheric ballet: tertiary winds. These winds, … Read more

Convectional Rainfall

Convectional Rainfall: A Deep Dive into the Dynamics of Thunderstorms Convectional rainfall, often associated with dramatic thunderstorms, is a powerful force shaping our weather patterns and influencing ecosystems. This type of precipitation arises from the rapid uplift of warm, moist air, leading to the formation of towering cumulonimbus clouds and intense downpours. Understanding the mechanisms … Read more

Atmospheric Disturbances

The atmospheric disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types  Evaporation    Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous form. This … Read more

Space Technology- Indian space programs

Space Technology– Indian space programs. Application of Satellites for different purposes   Despite being a developing economy with its attendant problems, India has effectively developed space technology and has applied it successfully for its rapid development and today is offering a variety of space Services globally. Indian Space Program: During the formative decade of 1960s, … Read more

Westerlies

The Westerlies: A Global Force Shaping Weather and Climate The Earth’s atmosphere is a dynamic system, constantly in motion, driven by the uneven distribution of solar energy. This movement manifests in various forms, including the powerful winds that circle the globe. Among these, the Westerlies, a dominant force in the mid-latitudes, play a crucial role … Read more

Oceans Tides

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Oceans  tides An ocean tide refers to the cyclic rise and fall of seawater. Tides are caused by slight variations in gravitational attraction between the Earth and the moon and the Sun in geometric relationship with locations on the Earth's surface. Tides are periodic primarily because … Read more