SESSION PLAN - The Sea Cadets

SESSION PLAN
ORDINARY TO ABLE CADET
METEOROLOGY–
MAKE A WEATHER
INSTRUMENT
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Preparation
Course
Cadet Training Programme
Subject
Make a Weather Instrument
Training Format
Practical
Reference Number
MT04
Duration
30 minutes
References
Session 3: Measuring instruments
Training Aids
Card/pencils/scissors/fizzy drink bottles/old tights/stockings/
Blu-Tack/cheap thermometers/rulers/cocktail sticks/glue etc.
(see Guidance Notes)
Notes/Handouts
Hand-outs appended
Participant Needs
Check if participants have any special requirements you should
be aware of
Introduction
Welcome/Name of
Trainer
Ensure that you introduce yourself and that you know the names of
all participants
Safety Aspects
Fire exits; precautions when moving outdoors – watch for trip hazards
and wear appropriate clothing/footwear
Consider risk assessment and your duty of care to participants
Interest
Instruments are necessary to measure all the weather data that is
required to aid the forecasting process
Essential knowledge especially for: outdoor and waterborne activities/
BBQs/flag days etc.
Objectives
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
–Measure one aspect of weather data using a home-made instrument
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Development
Material Reference
Key Points
Method
SCC OBs form
(appended)
Observations
Practical observation
Discuss expectations
Discussion
Choose which instrument you wish
to make
Whiteboard/discussion
Construct instrument
Practical
Test/prove instrument
Practical
Guidance notes
(appended)
Consolidation
Summarise Key Points
Ensure you deliver an overview of the session
Check Objectives Met
Did cadets understand the points covered – ask relevant questions
to confirm
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Guidance Notes
Reading thermometers
The following are examples of what can be
achieved. Online searches may provide other
projects. Useful sites to view include: the UK Met
Office; the Royal Meteorological Society; BBC
Weather, etc.
Guidance Notes
Rain Gauge (Royal Met Soc)
The following are examples of what can be achieved. Online searches may provide other
projects. Useful sites to view include: the UK Met Office; the Royal Meteorological Society;
BBC Weather, etc.
Rain Gauge (Royal Met Soc)
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Wind Vane
Wind Vane
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Wind Sock
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Wind Sock
Wind Sock
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Anemometer 1
Anemometer 1
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Wind Speed
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Anemometer 2
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SCC MET Observers’ Form
Date
Time (GMT)
Temperatures
Dry
Wet
Max
Min
Dew point
Relative humidity
Wind speed
Direction
Total cloud cover
OKTAS
Height of lowest cloud
ft/m
Low cloud
Type
Amount
Med cloud
Type
Amount
High cloud
Type
Amount
Visibility
km
Pressure (corrected to m.s.l)
mbs/hpA
Tendency (past 3 hrs):
Characteristic
Amount of change
Present WX
Past WX W1
Rainfall
Notes
Initials of observer
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mbs/hpA
W2

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